Sorry to hear you were so keen on this one. You are correct, it is more expensive than the standard washed Bwishaza but we pay significantly more to the producers for experimental lots. As a licensed Q Grader I cupped this more than once directly against the standard washed version and the differences are subtle but noticeable to me on the table.
However I appreciate you feedback and perhaps in the future we look at bespoke microlots and processing that showcases a bigger difference in flavour profile. It might not be worth it to many customers if the difference between microlots isn't easy to identify.
Coffee has gone up significantly in price in green bean form over the last few years. We've tried really hard to keep our blends and some single origins below £10 per bag. Many roasters now charge over £10 per bag just for average blends with some dropping bag size to 200g. Our goal is to keep our bags at 250g and continue to offer a wide range of coffees of which some are below £10. It's a valid point though and we are always on the look out for some of the more affordable options.
