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MBOKA Whole Bean
Origin · Democratic Republic of Congo
Tasting Notes
Dark chocolate · Red berry · Citrus zest
Freshly roasted to order
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MBOKA COFFEE
Single-Origin Congolese Coffee
Rooted in Congo.
Crafted for the World.
Single-origin Arabica, ethically sourced from the volcanic highlands around Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo and grown at 1,700–2,000m.
Coffee's story
Discover Africa's Best-Kept Coffee Secret
In the volcanic highlands surrounding Lake Kivu, generations of farmers have cultivated exceptional Arabica coffee. Grown at high altitude in mineral-rich soil and hand-picked with care, Congolese coffee is finally earning the recognition it deserves.
MBOKA means “village” or “community” in Lingala — a name that honors the Congolese farming communities at the heart of every cup.
Volcanic soil
Mineral-rich earth from the Virunga range feeds every cherry.
High altitude
Grown at 1,700–2,000m for dense, complex, slow-matured beans.
Hand-picked
Selectively harvested at peak ripeness by skilled growers.
Rich notes
A signature cup of dark chocolate, ripe berries and citrus.
Limited first release
The Collection
Two ways to enjoy single-origin Congolese Arabica. Launching soon — join the list for first access.
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MBOKA Ground Coffee
Origin · Democratic Republic of Congo
Tasting Notes
Dark chocolate · Red berry · Citrus zest
Ground for your preferred brew method
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Why MBOKA?
Single-origin, fully traceable, and roasted in small batches — here is what sets every MBOKA cup apart.
Our Mission
Our mission is to introduce the world to exceptional Congolese coffee while creating lasting value for the farming communities that grow it.
Premium Single Origin
100% traceable Congolese Arabica — never blended, never diluted.
Ethically Sourced
Direct trade partnerships that honour the land and its people.
Supports Farmers
Above-market prices reinvested into growing communities.
Freshly Roasted
Roasted to order and shipped within days, never off a shelf.
Luxury Packaging
Considered, sustainable design worthy of a gift and a shelf.
Limited Batch Releases
Exclusive micro-lots released in small, numbered quantities.
From soil to soul
Our Journey
Every bean travels a deliberate path — from the mountains of Congo to the cup in your hands.
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Coffee Farm
Smallholder plots on the fertile slopes of Lake Kivu, DRC.
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Harvest
Only the ripest cherries are hand-selected, cherry by cherry.
- 3
Roasting
Roasted in small batches to unlock each origin's character.
- 4
Packaging
Sealed in resealable, airtight pouches to lock in freshness.
- 5
Your Cup
Delivered to your door — the mountains of Congo in every sip.
The hands behind the harvest
Meet the Farmers
Behind every bean is a family. In the highlands above Lake Kivu, generations of Congolese growers tend their coffee by hand — reading the weather, the soil and the ripeness of each cherry with a knowledge no machine can replace. When you choose MBOKA, you invest directly in these communities.
Espérance Mwamini
GrowerKalehe Coffee Cooperative · South Kivu
Espérance farms a half-hectare plot on the slopes above Lake Kivu, where she hand-picks each cherry at peak ripeness. Over fifteen harvests she has become one of her cooperative's most trusted quality graders, teaching younger growers how to selectively pick and sort.
Jean-Baptiste Bahati
GrowerMuungano Cooperative · Kivu Highlands
Jean-Baptiste tends coffee trees his grandfather first planted, drying the washed beans on raised beds behind his home. Fairer prices have let him send all four of his children to school and invest in new seedlings for the next generation.
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Kivu Highlands · Democratic Republic of Congo
Brew it beautifully
Brewing Guide
Five ways to unlock the character of Congolese Arabica at home.
French Press
Full-bodied and rich. 4-minute steep, coarse grind.
Pour Over
Clean and bright. A slow, meditative bloom and pour.
Espresso
Intense and syrupy. The purest expression of the bean.
Aeropress
Smooth and versatile. Café quality in ninety seconds.
Cold Brew
Silky and sweet. Steeped 18 hours for low acidity.
Lifestyle
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