Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars

Often considered to be in the shadows of Kenya coffee, this Malawi coffee showcases some of the best flavor notes that East Africa has to offer.

Tasting Notes

Chocolate and orange spice

Enjoy this with:

Chocolate, citrus and a view of the stars.

Region Africa / Arabia
$12.00
8 oz
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Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars
  • At a Glance
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Producer:  Grown on one of the finest estates in Malawi – The Sable Farming Company, LTD.

Elevation:  3,900 feet

Coffee Variety:  East African Varietals: Population3 and SL28

Processing Method:  Washed

Coffee was introduced to Malawi in 1891 by the British and has been grown there ever since. This landlocked country known for its towering mountains with lush valley floors and large crystal-clear lakes is dominated by Lake Malawi, the 3rd largest in Africa.

Of the thousands of coffees we encounter in our search for the best, only a precious few are deemed exceptional enough to become Starbucks Reserve® coffees, offered only for limited times at select stores.

  • Product Details

Full-bodied with soft florals and chocolaty, orange spice notes.

Lake Malawi, Africa's third largest, is called "Lake of Stars" for the twinkle of fishermen's lanters reflecting on the water at night. It's as much a sight to behold as this coffee is a sip to remember. For only the second time we're offering a single origin coffee from Malawi, a country with one of the smallest coffee yields in East Africa. Cultivated and processed with meticulous care, this coffee is graded AA for its premium quality.

This Starbucks Reserve® coffee is available only at select times and stores, so be sure to enjoy it when you can.

Starbucks Reserve® Malawi Lake of Stars 4.4 5 21 21
nice taste good even taste for a medium roast coffee. lighter than house blend but not much. November 19, 2012
A beautiful coffee I love East African coffees. I find the floral and citrus notes very pleasing in the cup. With their crisp acidity and complex flavors, East African coffees almost present a more tea-like experience. I enjoy pairing East African coffees with citrus and/or berry flavored pastries. Starbucks' iced lemon pound cake is the perfect pairing for this particular coffee. Speaking of this particular coffee, it is wonderful! The citrus aroma and flavor really drives this coffee. In addition to the citrus notes, this coffee has a great floral quality and finishes with a hint of chocolate. It is very well balanced and does not need cream or sugar. This coffee is more delicate than a dark roasted coffee and for that reason a French press really brings out the flavor better than an automatic drip brewer. If you are using an automatic drip brewer then please make sure to use the correct grind and an adequate amount of ground coffee. If brewed properly, this coffee is beautiful. November 16, 2012
Average and not Reserve I found this coffee very average and I did not find the flavor profile to be what was written. I varied the strength 2 different times withe the same result. A bit disappointing. I am finding that the Reserve line is not what it used to be (I've purchased routinely). The original Reserves such as the 5 year Sumatra etc. were quite exceptional while these are coffee's that are very average at best. November 1, 2012
Meh I didn't really like this coffee. I like a bold, flavorful roast and that was what I was expecting when I got this. I was disappointed not to taste the flavor notes described in the advertisement. To me this tasted bark-like. I also found it required a narrow temperature range when brewing (I use a french press) to get the most flavor out of it. You can do better with a standard coffee. October 29, 2012
Delicious!! Great coffee. Such a smooth finish, 12 bucks for this reserve is a steal! October 27, 2012
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