Organic Congo Coffee Project whole bean coffee bag, front
Organic Congo Coffee Project whole bean coffee bag, back
steaming mug of Congo Coffee with carafe
$1.00 to Panzi Hospital for each bag sold
Dr. Bwema of Panzi Hospital holding a bag of Congo Coffee
Coffee grows in the rich volcanic soil on hillsides surrounding Lake Kivu

Organic Congo Coffee Project, 1lb whole bean

Full City Roast

With notes of chocolate and ripe tropical fruits, this beautifully balanced coffee inspires hope for peace, prosperity, and gender justice in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. No added flavoring. 5 Pack contains five 1lb bags of whole bean coffee (5lbs total).

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$63.00
SKU: 11020 ISBN: 745998631002

Organic Congo Coffee is a Full City Roast. Our roast levels, from light to dark, are Light, Medium, Full City, Vienna, and French.

100% Organic Arabica Coffee

USDA Organic logo  Orthodox Union Pareve Kosher logo

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth

Kosher Pareve certified by the Orthodox Union
Women of the Panzi Hospital with Beth Ann Caspersen of Equal Exchange and Dr. Bwema

Supporting survivors of sexual violence in DRC

For every bag of Organic Congo Coffee purchased, Equal Exchange donates $1 to the Panzi Foundation to support survivors of sexual violence in the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo. This project is ongoing, and the annual donation amount is based on sales of this product, with no minimum or maximum amount defined. The Congo Coffee Project donations fund infrastructure development at the Panzi Bulenga Clinic in South Kivu and vocational training for survivors at the Maison Dorcas aftercare center. Here, women learn skills that help foster financial independence and stability. For this project we are proud to partner with Congolese farmer cooperatives who grow these beans along the shores of Lake Kivu in eastern Congo. The combination of rich volcanic soil and high altitudes allow the coffee cherries to mature slowly, leading to incredible sweetness.

Four of our coffee team in front of the roasting machine

Our worker-owned, solar-generating roastery

At our Massachusetts HQ, our team batch-roasts coffee daily under a 1,418 panel solar array, bringing out the best flavors of each harvest. At the lighter end of the roast spectrum, we accentuate the unique fruity and floral notes within the beans. As the roast length increases, the natural sugars in the coffee beans caramelize and darken to elicit a richer body. Our darkest roasts fully express the beans’ natural oils, yielding subtle smokiness and flavors akin to dark chocolate. At every level, our expert team creates a smooth, clean, and balanced cup with reliable consistency from batch to batch.

Overall rating: 4.8351064 / 5 from 188 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Organic Congo Coffee Project offers a beautifully balanced coffee with notes of chocolate and ripe tropical fruits. Customers appreciate its strong aroma, delightful flavor, and the positive impact of its cause. The roast is well-received, and the beans are highly favored.

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  • Aroma: 3%
  • Cause: 4%
  • Flavor: 29%
  • Aroma: 5%
  • Roast: 8%

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Review highlights

  • "Wonderfully smooth and tasty flavor with a great aroma." — David R.
  • "We absolutely luv the great smell when you open the bag, and the very nice taste/flavor." — Jimi
  • "Great flavors, aroma, and quality coffee." — Lindsey H.

Reviews

Bold

"Bold! I love this coffee from Congo. My usual go to is Ethiopian, but this was a nice change with great flavor and smoothness."

— John M. (5/5)

My favorite

"This coffee is my absolute favorite! Rich smell and delicious taste."

— Jeni D. (5/5)

Reliable roast. Quick delivery

"Reliable roast. Quick delivery"

— John A. (5/5)

Congo coffee project

"Love this coffee!"

— Ann B. (5/5)

Great Coffe, great cause

"This is my exclusive coffee. I lived for ten years in the Congo and it brings me back to my wonderful experiences in that warm country. I am happy to support the farmers and women who bring this product to market."

— Aleta K. (5/5)

Better than Starb—-ks

"Excellent !"

— Loretta C. (5/5)

Strong and good taste

"Enjoying the robust flavor of the coffee, and appreciate supporting the farmers and clinics."

— Mary J. (5/5)

Congo Coffee

"Love to support the hospital in Eastern Congo"

— Mary C. (5/5)

Deep, Rich & Smooth!

"A full city-roasted gem, this coffee has rich layers of flavor with no bitter aftertaste. Perfect for first thing in the morning when you want something flavorful but not overpowering."

— Daphne B. (5/5)

Four Stars

"Four Stars"

— Celeste S. (4/5)

Q&A

Is this coffee (Congo Coffee Project) Arabica type?
Yes, all Equal Exchange coffee, including the Congo Coffee Project coffee is Arabica.