{"product_id":"tanzania-kilimanjaro-aa-ab","title":"TANZANIA KILIMANJARO AA\/AB","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLAVOR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark Chocolate • Almond • Black Tea • Citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBODY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACIDITY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Washed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanzania Kilimanjaro AA\/AB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown along the slopes of one of Africa's most iconic mountains, this Tanzania Kilimanjaro AA\/AB brings together bright East African character with a smooth, chocolate-forward foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmallholder farmers from four Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS) work together to produce this organically farmed coffee using practices rooted in generations of Tanzanian coffee-growing tradition. The result is a beautifully balanced cup with dark chocolate and almond sweetness, delicate black tea notes, and a lively citrus finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasted light in small batches at Hill Tree Roastery, we allow those natural origin characteristics to remain at the center of the cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Kilimanjaro | Coffee From Volcanic Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe slopes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Kilimanjaro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have played an important role in Tanzania's coffee history for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, smallholder farms sit between approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,540 and 1,800 meters (5,050–5,900 feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e above sea level. Kilimanjaro's rich volcanic soils, high elevation, and favorable climate create excellent conditions for cultivating Arabica coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elevation allows coffee cherries to mature gradually, developing greater density, sweetness, and complexity before they're carefully hand-picked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor these farming communities, coffee is also part of a cultural tradition. Farmers continue using organic and indigenous agricultural practices designed to preserve both the land and the way coffee has historically been grown in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashed Processing | Clean \u0026amp; Vibrant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce ripe coffee cherries are hand-picked, farmers deliver them to a local \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee Processing Unit (CPU)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where each lot is carefully recorded to maintain traceability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cherries are pulped the same day they're harvested and then fermented in tanks for up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After fermentation, the coffee is thoroughly washed and passed through water channels that separate the beans by density.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighter beans float and are removed, leaving the denser, higher-quality coffee behind. The beans are then carefully sun-dried on raised beds for up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis washed process helps create the clean, crisp character found in the finished cup—allowing its chocolate, almond, tea, and citrus notes to remain distinct and balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does AA\/AB Mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll often see letters like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAA, AB, and PB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e associated with coffees from Tanzania and neighboring Kenya. These aren't roast levels or flavor ratings—they're classifications primarily related to the physical characteristics of the green coffee beans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanzania's grading system considers factors including bean size, density, processing, and cup quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e generally represents larger beans in screen sizes 17 and 18, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes beans around screen sizes 15 and 16. You may also encounter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or Peaberry, another highly sought-after Tanzanian coffee classification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile size alone doesn't determine whether a coffee tastes great, careful grading helps create more consistent lots for roasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanzania | A Coffee Origin Worth Discovering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanzania may receive less attention than some of its East African neighbors, but its coffee-growing potential is exceptional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe country's expansive geography, high-elevation growing areas, volcanic soils, and long agricultural tradition provide ideal conditions for producing distinctive Arabica coffees. The Kilimanjaro region in particular has played an important role in establishing Tanzania's reputation as a quality coffee origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmallholder farmers remain at the heart of that production. Cooperatives such as the four AMCOS behind this coffee allow individual farmers to work together on processing, quality control, traceability, and bringing their coffees to market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love This Coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you enjoy coffees that are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright, clean, and complex without being overwhelmingly fruity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Tanzania Kilimanjaro AA\/AB is an excellent choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark chocolate and almond provide a familiar, comforting foundation, while black tea adds an elegant dryness and citrus brings a bright finish to the cup. As the coffee cools, those lighter tea and citrus characteristics become even easier to discover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur light roast is intentional. Rather than roasting away the qualities created on the slopes of Kilimanjaro, we roast this coffee to preserve its natural sweetness, brightness, and distinctive East African character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's an especially rewarding coffee for anyone beginning to explore lighter-roasted single origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this a very acidic coffee?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but that doesn't mean it should taste sour. Think of acidity as the lively quality you experience in citrus fruit. Here, that brightness is balanced by dark chocolate, almond, and a medium body, creating a vibrant but approachable cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does \"AA\/AB\" mean in Tanzanian coffee?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAA and AB are green-coffee classifications associated largely with bean size. AA typically includes the larger screen sizes, while AB represents slightly smaller beans. They're useful for sorting and creating consistent lots, but the letters aren't simply a score of how good the coffee tastes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does \"black tea\" mean in coffee tasting notes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's no tea added to the coffee. Black tea describes a flavor and mouthfeel you may recognize in the cup—clean, lightly aromatic, and slightly dry. It's a characteristic commonly associated with high-quality East African coffees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is this coffee roasted light?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lighter roast allows more of the coffee's natural origin characteristics to remain noticeable. For this Tanzanian coffee, that means preserving its citrus brightness, tea-like qualities, almond sweetness, and chocolate notes rather than allowing darker roast flavors to dominate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's the best way to brew Tanzania Kilimanjaro?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee is particularly well suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epour-over, Chemex, AeroPress, and quality drip brewers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Brewing methods that emphasize clarity make it easier to experience the contrast between dark chocolate and almond sweetness and the brighter black tea and citrus notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive the coffee a few minutes to cool before finishing your cup—you may be surprised by how much the flavor develops as the temperature changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Hill Tree Roastery LLC","offers":[{"title":"Whole Bean","offer_id":48611843670238,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground","offer_id":48611843703006,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/0262\/files\/HillTreeRoasteryTanzaniaKilimanjaroCoffee.png?v=1787063237","url":"https:\/\/hilltreeroastery.com\/products\/tanzania-kilimanjaro-aa-ab","provider":"Hill Tree Roastery LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}