Marzipan · Dates · Dark chocolate

Parallel · DR Congo

Parallel DR Congo Kivu Specialty Coffee

Name: Parallel DR Congo Kivu Specialty Coffee
Brand: Parallel
Price: 30.32 EUR
Availability: InStock

Marzipan, Dates, Dark chocolate.

Strength Strong

Roast Dark100% Arabica

Best for EspressoWith milk

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Taste profile

What’s in the cup

MarzipanDatesDark chocolate

Best for: Espresso, With milk

Strength4 / 5 · Strong

RoastDark

LightDark

OriginDR Congo

Beans100% Arabica

CaffeineRegular

TasteChocolate & nuts

How to brew

Brew it your way

01

Pour-over

Dose: 15 g
Water: 250 ml · 92–96 °C
Time: 3–4 min

02

French press

Dose: 30 g
Water: 500 ml · 94 °C
Time: 4 min

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Barista tips

Four tiny tweaks, one much better cup

1

Grind right before you brew

Ground coffee loses its aroma within minutes. Whole beans keep it locked in until the last second.

2

Hot, not boiling: 92–96 °C

Boiling water burns the sweet notes. Let the kettle rest 30 seconds after it clicks.

3

Weigh it, don’t guess

Espresso 1 : 2 (18 g in, 36 g out), filter 1 : 16. Sour? Grind finer. Bitter? Coarser.

4

Seal it, skip the fridge

Keep the bag closed in a dark cupboard and finish it within about a month of opening.

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About this coffee

The sweet aroma of marzipan fills the air, and is soon joined by gorgeous notes of dried dates and dark chocolate…

Flying high over the extraordinary vistas of the mighty Mount Nyiragongo, as well as the gorgeous Lake Kivu flowing beside it, one can observe something that makes the view even more beautiful: it’s the luscious coffee plantations, and the local farmers working hard to keep them at their best. This wasn’t always so: only a few decades ago, these lands were ravaged by volcanic eruptions and devastating civil wars. The people of Congo are now starting to smile again though: what gives them joy is cultivating unique coffees that numerous connoisseurs all over the world love and appreciate.

Country of origin	Democratic Republic of the Congo
Region	Kivu
Producer	Smallholder farmers
Altitude	1500 m
Arabica varietal	Bourbon
Process	Washed
Roast profile	Dark
SCA score	80 out of 100
Flavour palette	Marzipan, dried dates, dark chocolate

Recommended brewing methods: all brewing methods, including espresso.

Ingredients: roasted coffee beans.

Storage conditions: store sealed in a dark, dry and cool place.

What is “Parallel Specialty”?

“Parallel Specialty” is a deeper exploration of the Coffee Belt—the equatorial region where the world’s finest coffees grow. While the original Parallel line celebrated regional diversity through curated blends dedicated to different continents, the “Specialty” edition zooms in on single-origin coffees that capture the essence of one place, one terroir, one moment in time.

Each coffee is a reflection of its native habitat—be it the misty highlands of Ethiopia, sunlit valleys of Colombia, or remote farms in Sumatra. Selected for exceptional quality and unique flavour, these coffees offer an unparalleled taste experience.

The name “Parallel” still speaks of geography, but now also stands for precision, traceability, and purity. Let “Parallel Specialty” take you on a journey—one cup, one story, one unforgettable taste at a time.

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