Question 1

What does washed Zambia coffee taste like?

Accepted Answer

washed processing shapes the cup before the roaster ever sees the bean. Across the 5 washed coffees from Zambia currently on Tamp, including Mount Sunzu, Zambia by 200 Degrees Coffee, Starmaya AA by Hill Top Brews, Zambia Lupili by Green Farm Coffee Co, the character comes from the interaction of Zambia's growing conditions with how the cherry was dried. Each coffee below carries the roaster's own tasting notes.

Question 2

Who roasts washed Zambia coffee?

Accepted Answer

5 specialty roasters on Tamp currently offer washed coffee from Zambia — including 200 Degrees Coffee, Django Coffee Co, Grain and Grind, Green Farm Coffee Co, Hill Top Brews. Each sells direct; Tamp links through to their live catalogue so you can check stock and shipping.

Question 3

How is washed processing different?

Accepted Answer

Washed coffees have the fruit removed before drying, giving a clean, acidity-forward cup. Naturals dry with the fruit still on the bean, producing heavier, sweeter, fruit-driven flavours. Honey sits between the two. Anaerobic lots ferment in sealed tanks, which pushes the cup further toward intense, sometimes boozy fruit.

Zambia washed Coffees

Mount Sunzu, Zambia

Starmaya AA

Zambia Lupili

Zambia Lupili AA

Zambia Sunzu