Zambia | Mount Sunzu | Natural

Zambia – Mount Sunzu | Natural – 200g

Origin: Mbala, Zambia
Farm: Mount Sunzu Estate
Variety: Stamaya
Elevation: 1,600 meters above sea level
Harvest: 2024–25
Process: Natural

About Mount Sunzu Estate

Located near the shores of Lake Tanganyika in northern Zambia, Mount Sunzu Estate is part of a growing wave of specialty coffee producers elevating Zambian coffee to global recognition. The estate sits at 1,600 meters above sea level in the cool, fertile highlands of Mbala — an area known for its balanced rainfall, red clay soils, and excellent coffee potential.

Mount Sunzu operates as a vertically integrated estate, managing both cultivation and processing on-site. This direct control ensures quality consistency across every stage, from handpicking to final grading. The farm’s focus on the Stamaya variety — a regional hybrid selected for its cup sweetness and resilience — delivers a distinct flavour identity marked by ripe fruit depth and nutty warmth.

Flavour Profile

A rich and sweet Zambian natural with jammy fruit depth and nutty sweetness.

Pecan: Warm, buttery nuttiness that provides a smooth, rounded base.
Blackberry Jam: Fruity, sweet intensity with vibrant berry tones.
Brown Sugar: Smooth, lingering sweetness that ties the cup together.

Processing Method

This lot was carefully processed on-site at Mount Sunzu’s own wet and dry mill to ensure traceable quality.

• Selective Harvesting: Only fully ripe cherries were hand-picked to maximize sweetness.
• Floating: Cherries were floated in clean water to remove underripes and defects.
• Natural Drying: Laid on raised beds for a slow 30-day drying period, covered at night and during rain to protect against moisture fluctuations.
• Finishing: Once fully dried, the beans were hulled, graded, and hand-sorted at the estate’s facility, guaranteeing a clean, consistent lot.

This extended natural drying brings out Mount Sunzu’s hallmark jammy fruit character and silky body.

Brewing Recommendations

Showcase the full-bodied sweetness and fruit depth of this Zambian natural with these brewing styles:

• Espresso: Bold and syrupy, highlighting pecan warmth and berry jam sweetness.
• Filter (Pour-Over/Drip): Clean and layered, bringing out balanced fruit and brown sugar notes.
• French Press: Rich and velvety, emphasizing the nutty and sweet finish.

Perfect for:

Coffee lovers who enjoy fruit-forward, naturally processed coffees with comforting nutty depth and smooth sweetness — a refined yet approachable Zambian cup.

Order Now – Limited harvest release! Fresh from Mount Sunzu Estate’s 2024–25 crop.