Cameroon | Kouoptamo
Cameroon | Kouoptamo
Region | Kouoptamo, Western Cameroon
What we taste | Black Tea, Raisin, Dark Chocolate
Varietal | Java
From the highlands of western Cameroon comes this distinctive coffee, produced by the Grassfield Co-op, a collective founded in 2019. This Java varietal proves Arabica has a future here — grown in rich soils near Mt. Oku, it’s a rare gem in a country still dominated by robusta. This lot is fully washed, with a careful 24–36 hour fermentation before being sun-dried on raised African beds for 7–8 days, ensuring a clean and consistent cup.Working with smallholder farmers across Foumbot, Bamenda, Mbouda, and Bafoussam, the Grassfield Co-op is dedicated to elevating quality and preserving the region’s coffee heritage. Although over 80% of Cameroon's coffee production is robusta, the volcanic soil, altitude, and unique microclimates surrounding Mt. Oku provides ideal conditions for arabica. Despite challenges such as aging trees and historically low yields, a new wave of cooperatives and government initiatives are reviving Cameroon’s role on the specialty coffee stage. To learn more about Grassfield Co-op and their coffee production processes visit https://grassfieldcoop.com/
This offering highlights the untapped potential of Cameroonian arabica—bright, full body, and with vibrant flavors that speak to the region’s rich soils and resilient farming community.
Producer | Grassfield Co-operative
Process | Washed
Altitude | 1150 MASL