Madagascar Coffee Review: Washed Red & Yellow Bourbon from Haute Matsiatra by Qima Café
In the past, whenever I shared knowledge about different coffee origins, it seemed that if you searched using the keyword “Madagascar,” you could actually find quite a lot of information. Yet deep down, I always felt a bit regretful—I had never tasted coffee from there myself, and I didn’t know when I would finally get the chance. Not long ago, a friend of mine went café hopping and happened to come across a washed Red/Yellow Bourbon from the Haute Matsiatra region of Madagascar, roasted by Qima Café. Among coffee enthusiasts, there’s always this natural habit of sharing and exploring together. Since beans from such a rare origin are hard to come by, my friend kindly saved a portion for me. And that’s how today’s article came to life. Through the flavor evaluation of this coffee, I’d like to talk with you about the unique terroir and charm of Madagascar coffee. Before diving into Madagascar itself, I’d like to briefly talk about Qima Café. This isn’t the first time it has appear...