{"title":"Africa","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mamuto-aa-ken-001","title":"Mamuto AA, Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis coffee will roast only twice a week, due to this schedule, your order may ship out a day later than usual. Inventory is limited with each roast to ensure we can offer it year round. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Howell Coffee has been buying Mamuto since 2006. It has never faltered. The late Walter Mathagu always produced coffees that were perfectly ripe and sweet. Even as weather patterns challenged, they never overcame him. Year after year, the crop is exquisite, proving again and again to be the Grand Cru of coffee. Walter's legacy continues through his family - his sons, Peter, Jason, and Patrick Mathagu now run this great farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalter was \u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e small farmer pioneer of quality coffee in Kenya and a consummate craftsman until his passing in 2021. He was an agricultural officer serving the government of Kenya for seventeen years before retiring in 1987. More than anyone, Walter put the Kirinyaga coffee region on the map. He raised small farmer awareness to what is possible and brought seekers of great specialty coffee in growing numbers to his area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaking inspiration from their family, Mamuto means “father, mother, and children.” Walter and Abishag have six children: three boys and three girls. 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Most recently, we’ve embarked on a DNA project of Mamuto’s coffee beans. Our goal is to help preserve one of the most special and elusive flavors in coffee and become a source of learning for others along the way. We look forward to updating you on this exciting journey! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Howell Coffee","offers":[{"title":"8 oz \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":42743248945387,"sku":"DC:C:KEN:601:L-H-WB","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4119\/6267\/files\/GHC_8ozMamutoAA_1125.png?v=1762964389"},{"product_id":"worka-chelbessa-ethiopia","title":"Worka Chelbessa, Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWorka Chelbessa services many small farms surrounding it. Their heirloom varieties belong to the surrounding forests. The farms belong to the Yirgacheffe terroir, famous for introducing unique, native Ethiopian floral coffees to the world in the 1970s. 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It has never faltered. The late Walter Mathagu always produced coffees that were perfectly ripe and sweet. Even as weather patterns challenged, they never overcame him. Year after year, the crop is exquisite, proving again and again to be the Grand Cru of coffee. Walter's legacy continues through his family - his sons, Peter, Jason, and Patrick Mathagu now run this great farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalter was \u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e small farmer pioneer of quality coffee in Kenya and a consummate craftsman until his passing in 2021. He was an agricultural officer serving the government of Kenya for seventeen years before retiring in 1987. More than anyone, Walter put the Kirinyaga coffee region on the map. 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After drying, it remains in parchment for approximately six weeks, resting in aerated bins before being transported for final milling and packaging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKenya developed the most stringent processing and milling standards in the world. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMamuto is machine sorted, then hand sorted to remove any remaining blemishes. Beans are sorted into very narrow ranges of size in order to maintain even roasting. The top grade, AA, is comprised of the two largest sizes, followed by grade AB, the next two sizes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo experience Mamuto, roasted and brewed properly, is to drink coffee in every way comparable to the finest red wines. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt's well-balanced with lively dark fruit notes that fully reflect the terroir. 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Their coffees have consistently stood out for their purity, elegance, and radiant florals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"\" class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLot 54 continues that legacy, unfolding with rose and lychee aromatics, lifted by cherry sweetness, all woven around a refined floral core. The cup is graceful yet expressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"\" class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis year’s harvest was among the most difficult in memory. Unpredictable rains and rising temperatures sharply reduced yields across Ethiopia. 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Their coffees have consistently stood out for their purity, elegance, and radiant florals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"\" class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLot 47 shows us why we continue to work with farmers who do not compromise on quality. Despite this year’s harvest being one of the most difficult due to weather that largely reduced yields, the coffee sparkles. The lush cup unfolds with white grape mixed with tangerine and traces of jasmine. 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