Umalila

Get ready to cross off another destination on your flavour map—we’re heading to Tanzania! The Umalila is a surprisingly fruity revelation that perfectly captures the “Explore. Taste. Repeat.” spirit. Grown at high altitudes in the Southern Highlands, this natural coffee is strikingly clean and tropical. It drinks with a beautiful structure, where the exotic sweetness of guava meets a zesty mandarin lift, all rounded off by a sugarcane finish. Whether you’re a filter lover or an espresso explorer, this vibrant new addition is a must-try treasure.

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Supply chain

Umalila AMCOS – Nordic Approach – Keen

Details

Origin: Tanzania
Washing Station: Umalila AMCOS
Producer: Smallholder farmers (AMCOS)
Varietal: N39, Kent
Altitude: 1500 – 1800 MASL
Process: Natural
Flavour notes: Guava, Sugarcane, Mandarin

Coordinates

9°11’06.5″S 33°18’24.8″E

Collaboration

Our first adventure with Tanzania is about much more than just a new origin on our map; it’s about standing side-by-side with a community in transition. The Umalila cooperative represents hundreds of smallholder farmers in the Mbeya region who are bravely choosing a new path. Traditionally focused on the commercial market, these farmers are now pouring their heart and soul into the experimental world of specialty coffee to produce something truly extraordinary.

At Keen, we believe that world-class quality is inseparable from the people behind the beans. We are specifically drawn to producers like those at Umalila who have the courage to experiment with meticulous quality control to elevate their craft. By paying fair prices for this dedication, we ensure that their transition to specialty production leads to a sustainable and bright future for the whole community. This coffee—a vibrant blend of N39 and Kent grown at 1800 MASL—is a celebration of that partnership. It’s clean, tropical, and a proud new member of the Keen family.