Iloma Coffee
Bold spice meets dark fruit and delicate honey sweetness. An uncomplicated Arabica with character from the highlands of Tanzania – for exciting coffee moments in summer.
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Warmth With Depth
Imagine a warm summer’s afternoon and a scoop of chocolate and cinnamon ice cream with sweet berry compote: Iloma is the perfect companion for your coffee break. This filter coffee from Tanzania brings character to your cup – with its pleasant spiciness, subtle sweetness and clear structure, it strikes just the right balance between exciting and well-rounded.
Between Highlands and Artisanal Farming
This high-quality washed Arabica comes from south-western Tanzania and is one of the most exciting lots from the Songwe region. Behind it stands Iloma AMCOS – a cooperative of 391 dedicated producers from the villages of Mafumbo and Ilomba. At an altitude of around 1,830 metres, mainly Bourbon varieties grow here on nutrient-rich clay soils. The combination of altitude, climate and meticulous work ensures a flavour profile characterised by clarity, depth and elegance.
In recent years, through consistent commitment to quality, Iloma has developed into one of the country’s most dynamic cooperatives, with a clear focus on transparency, meticulous care and the continuous improvement of every harvest.
Elaborate, Handcrafted Processing
The coffee cherries are harvested by hand – precisely when they have reached their optimal level of ripeness. The next step involves careful selection in a water bath, during which unripe or damaged cherries are sorted out. The cherries are then pulped and fermented under controlled conditions for 24–36 hours to gently break down the mucilage. This is followed by a thorough washing before the coffee is processed.
An additional ‘soaking’ step (soaking for 8–12 hours) ensures even greater clarity in the cup. The processed coffee is then slowly dried over 7–14 days on African drying beds under the open sun.
This labour-intensive fully washed process results in a clean, clear coffee that embodies the character of its origin.
Tips for Preparation
Iloma is ideal for pour-over methods such as the Hario V60, Kalita and AeroPress. This Arabica also performs exceptionally well in a traditional filter coffee machine. The light roast profile brings out the floral and fruity notes particularly well and highlights the clear structure of this special batch.
A Tanzanian Arabica that combines depth and balance – just what you need for a relaxing coffee break.
Iloma AMCOS
The origins of today’s cooperative can be traced back to the Iyela Farmers Group, which was founded in 2011. What began with simple manual pulpers has developed into a modern cooperative through consistent hard work and improving quality. Since 2018, Iloma has been investing continuously in infrastructure and resource-efficient processing. A key milestone was the purchase of an eco-friendly pulper in 2019, which enables more careful and resource-efficient processing.
| Location | Iloma, Songwe-Mbozi, Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | -9.1672, 33.1920 |
| Altitude | 1,830 m |
| Farmer | 391 Farmers |
| Harvest Time | June–August |
| Varieties | Bourbon |
Freshly and Gently Roasted Every Day
In our Berlin roastery, craftsmanship merges with state-of-the-art technology. Our master roasters create precise roasting profiles that bring out the unique character of each bean using a gentle drum roasting process.
Every week, all coffees are subjected to a quality control – in a professional process called cupping. We assess taste and aroma according to international standards. So you can be sure: Every cup contains uncompromising quality – hand-picked and checked by experts.
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Preparation made easy
Iloma is suitable for all types of preparation of filter coffee. We recommend the coffee to be prepared by using a hand filter, a French Press, a Chemex, a classic filter coffee machine, such as the Moccamaster or as cold brew.
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What makes us so special?
Traded directly
Freshly roasted every day in Berlin
We invest €1 per kg of coffee in the growing regions
