{"id":29838,"date":"2022-05-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freshcup.com\/?p=29838"},"modified":"2022-08-17T23:31:08","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T04:31:08","slug":"the-myth-of-congolese-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freshcup.com\/the-myth-of-congolese-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"The Myth of Congolese Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Idjwi Island on Lake Kivu, DRC. Photo: @mightypeacegram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I thought Congolese coffee was a myth. <\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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I heard these words during a workshop organized by one of New York City’s major roasters; the instructor said this after telling her that I was importing delicious coffees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (also referred to as DRC or Congo). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The instructor thought Congolese coffee was a myth because she would hear people rave about it, she heard whispers about its uniqueness, but she never saw it anywhere. Due to its absence from the market and the fact that she had never tasted Congolese coffee despite studying the industry and having worked in coffee for years, it had taken on a mythical status in her mind. As a newcomer to the sector (Mighty Peace Coffee<\/a> turned 2 in September), I was shocked to hear her say that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her defense, Congolese coffee has historically been absent from most coffee roasters’ menus and importers’ offering sheets. Those who know it love it and want more, but they’re often frustrated by its lack of consistent availability and the logistical difficulties of operating in DRC. Additionally, I’ve heard painful stories from importers and roasters about past experiences regarding significant delays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time my partners and I saw our first container of the finest Congolese coffee beans! This was an imporant day, can’t wait to continue introducing Congolese coffee to the world. Coming to the finest roasters and coffee shops near you very soon! #TBT #thatsalottacoffee #javajim #congocoffeeguy #congolesecoffee #coffee<\/a><\/p>

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