Zambia Marsellesa

Zambia Marsellesa is grown at Mount Sunzu Estate in Mbala, in the far north of the country near the Tanzanian border. Sitting at 1,600 metres above sea level, the estate benefits from cool highland air, fertile soils, and a climate perfectly suited to slow, even coffee ripening.

The farm spans 115 hectares of coffee, with plans to expand by a further 35 hectares, and is surrounded by over 600 hectares of reforested native Miombo woodland. Marsellesa, a rust-resistant varietal known for its balanced cup profile, thrives here under careful cultivation. Processing takes place entirely on-site, from selective handpicking to 30 days of slow drying on raised beds, ensuring full quality control at every stage.

Origin: Zambia
Producer: Mount Sunzu
Farm: Mount Sunzu Estate
Region: Mbala
Varietal: Marsellesa
Species: 100% Arabica
Altitude: 1600 MASL
Process: Natural
Harvest Period: 2024/25
Landed: June 30, 2025

Processing:
This coffee was processed on-site at Mount Sunzu’s own wet and dry mill. After selective handpicking, ripe cherries were floated to remove defects before being spread on raised drying beds for 30 days, covered at night and during rain. Once dried, the coffee was hulled, graded, hand-winnowed, and sorted in Mount Sunzu’s dry processing facilities.

Moisture Content: 9.6%
Cupping Score: 84.25 (Arabica Cupping Form)
Cupping Descriptors: Mars bar, dark caramel, mellow acidity, balanced, milk chocolate, caramel.

Farmers and Community:
Mount Sunzu is located in Mbala, Zambia, at the foot of the country’s highest mountain. The estate spans 115 hectares dedicated to coffee cultivation, with an additional 35 hectares set for development by 2025. The remaining 600 hectares are actively reforested with native Miombo forest, balancing conservation with agriculture.

The farm is equipped with its own washing station and dry mill, and can process coffee using natural, honey, and fully washed methods. Drying facilities feature raised beds, and a solar-powered irrigation system supports sustainable water use. In addition to coffee, the farm operates beekeeping projects to promote biodiversity and provide income diversification for the community.

As a rule of thumb, orders made after 8.30 am will be processed and dispatched the next working day. Once your order has been dispatched, you'll receive an email. If there are any delays—which is possible when dealing with certain artisan coffee varieties and equipment—we'll notify you as soon as possible and maintain communication.

ROYAL MAIL DELIVERY – UK

UK delivery is via the Royal Mail Tracked service and is charged based on the total parcel weight (product and packaging). Please note that Royal Mail Tracked 48 does not guarantee delivery within 2 working days. We provide Royal Mail Tracked 48 shipping for any UK-based orders totalling £35 or more before shipping.

Please ensure you enter your address correctly; otherwise, we won't be able to dispatch your parcel. International delivery is made with Royal Mail Standard International service, which we'll explore below.

Royal Mail First Class Tracked Service (24 hours after dispatch)

0g - 2kg - £5.40

Royal Mail First Class Tracked Courier (48 hours after dispatch)

0g - 2kg - £4.50

Royal Mail Tracked 24 main exclusion postcodes: GY, HS2, IM, JE, KW16-17, PA61-PA75, PA78, PH30, PH41-PH44, ZE2 and ZE3. Royal Mail Tracked 48 main exclusion postcodes: BT, GY, HS, IM, JE, KW, ZE2 and ZE3.

ROYAL MAIL DELIVERY – EUROPE, USA & CANADA

International orders are restricted to a maximum order of 1.5kg.

Royal Mail Int. (Europe)

0g - 500g - £7.00
501g - 999g - £9.50
1kg - 1.5kg - £14.00

Royal Mail Int. (US & Canada)

0g - 500g - £9.50
501g - 999g - £16.00
1kg - 1.5kg - £23.00

DPD NEXT-DAY DELIVERY

Orders placed with DPD before 8:30 am will be sent via Next Day Delivery,; however, this doesn't include weekends. Any orders dispatched on Friday will be delivered on the following Monday.

Any orders weighing over 2.5 kg will be sent via DPD Courier. Your confirmation email will notify you if this is the case. Green coffee orders are restricted to a maximum of 10kg.

This option excludes Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands.

For those local to York, we have free local collection points throughout the city that we deliver to on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Orders placed from Friday to Tuesday will be delivered to the chosen collection point on Wednesday morning. You will be notified via email when your order is ready. Please visit our collection points page for more information.  

York Emporium Roastery - Nether Poppleton

Available to collect from the York Emporium roastery any time between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm during the week once you have received your shipping email.

Cafe Fleur - Micklegate, York

Available to collect from Cafe Fleur (during opening hours) on Wednesday or Friday after you receive your shipping email.

The Greengrocer of Acomb - Acomb, York

Available to collect from the Greengrocers (during opening hours) on the Friday after you receive your shipping email. The store is not open on Wednesdays.

You will have one week to collect your order from your chosen location. Any unclaimed orders will be returned to the York Emporium roastery for collection once this period has elapsed