Charlotte's DRC | Medium-Dark Roast
Roast level: Medium-dark
Tasting notes: Caramel, passion fruit, maple syrup
Single Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo, South Kivu Province
This unique bean from Eastern Congo delights with a bold flavor matched with a rich sweetness. We love it at a medium-dark roast as its complexity really shines, with richness like caramel and a soft but strong sweetness like passion fruit. We love this coffee brewed stronger, matching perfectly with our favorite creamer and a splash of simple syrup. It shines especially well in a moka pot or espresso.
We ship all orders via USPS Ground. Orders are shipped typically 1-3 days from order date unless fresh beans need to be roasted. We roast on a weekly basis, so orders could take up to 5 days to ship. Email us with any questions or concerns! hello@sweltercoffee.com
If there is an issue with your order, you can contact us within 30 days of purchase to resolve. If you simply do not like the coffee, we cannot offer a refund. Please gift the coffee to someone who may enjoy it!
TASTING NOTES
Caramel, Passion Fruit, Maple Syrup
Roast Level
Medium-Dark
Farmers
Mapendo Women's Group
Process
Washed
Region
South-Kivu Provance, Democratic Republic of Congo
The women behind this coffee
This coffee is from the Mapendo group working with Mighty Peace Coffee. Charlotte is one of the farmers in this group. Mighty Peace is proud to represent the highest quality of coffee from the Democratic Republic of Congro, sourced from cooperatives using ethical and sustainable practices. They are also passionate about promoting peace as Congo has experienced much conflict in history. The tradition of harvesting coffee there is longstanding, and they hope to spread the word.
Frequently Asked Questions
Caramel, passion fruit and maple syrup. Bold, rich and sweet.
Charlotte and the Mapendo Women's Co-op in South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, building a new future for the region through great coffee. Every Swelter coffee is grown by women producers, and we work directly with them so they can set a price that covers their costs and sustains their business.
Brew it a little stronger. It's especially good in a moka pot or as espresso, and pairs well with cream and a splash of simple syrup. See our brew guides.
We roast in small batches at Tailwind Roasting in Chicago and ship within 2 days of the roast date, so your coffee arrives fresh.
Whole bean stays fresh longest. If you don't grind at home, choose the grind for your brewer: fine for espresso, medium for drip and pour-over, coarse for French press and cold brew.
A 12 oz bag makes about 15–18 mugs. A 2 lb bag makes about 44–47 mugs.
Keep it in an airtight container away from light and heat. Our bags are resealable, or try an airtight coffee canister. Skip the fridge.
Yes. Subscribe for $21.85 per 12 oz bag (vs. $23 one-time), choose how often it ships, and skip, pause or cancel anytime.
Orders of $60 or more ship free, subscriptions included. Every order ships carbon neutral.
Yes. Order our $1 bag recycling kit, fill it with up to 5 empty bags and mail it back.
Brew better at home
Curious about how to brew better at home? Check out our brew tips with some recipes to get started.
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Swelter Coffee's bag recycling program
In efforts to help our packaging be recycled responsibly, we'll take your packaging back! We recycle all coffee bags with the trusted and transparent organization Ridwell. Simply send us your used bags using our Swelter bags recycling kit. Each kit fit ~5 bags for return.
