ROCKET SUMMER - Tanzania

Tanzania, Songwe

Varietal: Kent, Bourbon, N39 Process: Washed + Sun dried Altitude: 1600 - 1671masl

Rhubarb, Red Currant, Digestive Biscuit

Established in 2003 with 191 members, the Iyenga coffee farmer cooperative operates within the fertile Songwe region of Tanzania. the local farmers traditionally employ a sustainable intercropping system where coffee trees grow alongside food crops like bananas and beans to maintain soil health. through a strategic partnership with Taylor Winch Tanzania, the cooperative has modernised its infrastructure with an eco depulper and wet mill to ensure rigorous quality control. this union of traditional farming and modern processing allows the cooperative to consistently produce high quality arabica for the international market. the resulting beans reflect the unique terroir of the region while ensuring that the farming community remains economically resilient through diversified agriculture.

This washed and sun-dried lot from Tanzania's Songwe region showcases the Kent varietal, grown by the Iyenga coffee farmer cooperative at 1600–1671 meters. Dark Arts Coffee presents Rocket Summer with tasting notes of rhubarb, red currant, and digestive biscuit—a profile that bridges bright berry acidity with subtle grain-like sweetness. The combination suggests both fruit-forward character and structured body, offering complexity across the palate.