Tanzania KNCU Green Coffee Beans

I was so happy with the 5lb sampler pack of green organic coffee beans the I bought from Seven Bridges Cooperative at Amazon.com which I featured here in my series about roasting green coffee beans at home that I subsequently bought their 9lb sampler pack. Some of the same beans as before were included of course, but some were new. I am just finishing up the 1lb of Tanzania KNCU beans. Described on the label as recommended for medium to French roasting, I have been roasting them using the first preset on my iRoast-2 home roaster. This results in a medium "city roast".

The espresso produced is excellent. Rich in crema and sweet and citrusy with a little acidity. Absolutely no bitterness at all. A friend from whom I brewed a cup on the weekend commented "This is the best coffee you've ever made" so it gets an independent vote as well.

I just searched the Seven Bridges storefront at Amazon but didn't see it listed - perhaps it was only available in a short run or only as part of the sampler pack. I think the sampler packs are variable in their content so it's a bit of a crap shoot, but you get to try some beans that you no doubt would never get to try otherwise.

Anyhow, if you ever see Tanzanian KNCU beans anywhere, grab a pound or two.