{"product_id":"cameroon-grassfields-kouoptamo","title":"Cameroon – Grassfields Kouoptamo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUGGESTED BREW METHODS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour Over | AeroPress | French Press\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee has been cultivated in Cameroon since the late 19th century, though the country has long remained overshadowed by many of Africa's better-known coffee-producing nations. While much of Cameroon's production has traditionally focused on robusta, the country's western highlands have quietly developed a reputation for producing quality arabica thanks to their volcanic soils, cool mountain climate, and distinct wet and dry seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular lot comes from the Kouoptamo area in western Cameroon, where smallholder farmers grow coffee along the fertile foothills of the Bamenda Plateau. Among the varieties cultivated here is Java, a cultivar originally developed from Ethiopian landrace genetics and prized for its resilience, balanced sweetness, and refined cup quality. Although Java is uncommon in most specialty coffee lineups, it has found a natural home in Cameroon's high-elevation growing regions, making this an especially unique origin for adventurous coffee drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFARM PROCESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee was produced by smallholder farmers working with the Grassfields Cooperative in western Cameroon. After harvest, ripe cherries are carefully depulped before undergoing a controlled washed fermentation lasting up to 36 hours. The remaining fruit sugars are then rinsed away with clean water before the coffee is dried on raised beds for approximately one week, allowing for even airflow and consistent drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe farms sit between approximately 1,000 and 1,200 meters above sea level, where warm days and cool evenings encourage slow cherry maturation and steady flavor development. Like many traditional coffee-growing communities, drying patios are often shared with other agricultural crops, reflecting the region's small-scale farming heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUP PROFILE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComforting and deeply satisfying, this coffee leans toward classic sweetness rather than bright fruit-forward flavors. Rich roasted nut character is layered with bittersweet cocoa, toasted coconut, and subtle caramelized sugars, while gentle citrus brightness and earthy tea-like notes add balance to its full-bodied, silky mouthfeel. The result is a smooth, lingering finish that rewards both slow sipping and everyday brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cocoa, Toasted Coconut, Hazelnut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grassfields Cooperative (Smallholder Farmers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kouoptamo, West Cameroon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000–1,200 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dueling Rabbits Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50303853560165,"sku":"DR-CCM10","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/3520\/0357\/files\/Cameroon_Front_705340e8-247c-44d2-8565-2efc9edd0fc6.png?v=1786626409","url":"https:\/\/www.duelingrabbits.com\/products\/cameroon-grassfields-kouoptamo","provider":"Dueling Rabbits Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}