Alright, coffee lovers, let me introduce you to the rock star of beans: Phoka!

This magical brew comes from the super chill Phoka Hills in Northern Malawi, hanging out at heights of 1300 to 2500 metres-pretty much where coffee dreams come true. This isn’t your average joe; it’s like the fancy cocktail of coffees, fully washed and made from the coolest beans-Nyasa, Catimor, and Geisha. It’s got a flavor party going on with hints of caramel, zesty clementine, and sweet golden raisins. Basically, it’s a symphony in a cup that sings: “Drink me!”

When you take a sip, expect a juicy, well-rounded body that’s smoother than your best pick-up line, giving you that refreshing “ahhh” moment. Plus, it’s sourced from the Phoka Coffee Cooperative, which doesn’t just care about your coffee fix, but also about making sure farmers are happy and the planet stays green. So, sip responsibly and enjoy this delightful brew that’s as good for the planet as it is for your taste buds!

 

• Processing method: Washed

• Main flavour notes: Caramel, clementine, golden raisin

• Varietal: Geisha, Nyasa, Catimor

• Harvest period: 2023 – 2024

• Altitude: 1300 – 2500 m.a.s.l

• Species: Arabica

• Original packaging: Plastic-lined recyclable paper sacks

• Region: Northern Malawi

• Recommended brewing method: Espresso and Filter

 

CUP SCORE: 85.25

Fragrance: 8.0 – Flavour: 8.0 – Acidity: 8.0 – Aftertaste: 7.75 – Balance: 7.75 – Body: 7.75 – Overall: 8.0

Cupping Report by Livi Collins from Omwani Coffee, York/UK

 

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Name: Phoka Coffee Cooperative

Phoka Coffee Cooperative is a small-scale producer located in the beautiful Phoka Hills of Northern Malawi, where coffee is grown at altitudes ranging from 1300 to 2500 metres. The cooperative benefits from a temperate climate and consistent rainfall, creating favourable conditions for coffee farming in villages like Chakaka, Mphachi, Salawe, and Junju, near Nyika National Park.

Founded in 2019 after separating from the Mzuzu Coffee Association, Phoka Coffee has partnered with Satemwa Tea and Coffee for milling, grading, and export support. This partnership helps ensure the cooperative’s coffee is processed and prepared for international markets with care.

Phoka Coffee Cooperative focuses on training farmers in sustainable farming methods, including careful picking of ripe cherries and proper processing at local washing stations. The coffee is then transported to Satemwa for further processing and sample testing before it’s packaged for export.

With a deep connection to the local community and a commitment to producing quality coffee, Phoka Coffee Cooperative strives to offer a unique product while supporting the livelihoods of its farmers.