Tanzanian Single-Origin Coffee Varieties, Brand Recommendations, and Estate Introductions

FrontStreet Coffee · Tanzania Single Origin Coffee Bean Varieties, Brand Recommendations, and Estate Introduction

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Compared to flat beans (pair of flat-sided beans), round beans, also known as caracol or caracolillo, derive their name from the Spanish meaning "little snail." Botanically, the production of round beans is attributed to uneven pollination (Arabica coffee plants are self-pollinating; if a coffee flower has only one ovary, or if only one ovary is successfully pollinated, it can only produce one seed), or uneven nutrient distribution during growth (usually more likely to occur in coffee fruits growing at the ends of coffee tree branches). Nutrients are absorbed by only one cotyledon, and only the cotyledon that receives nutrients continues to grow into a single, small, oval-shaped coffee seed, hence the name "round bean." Normally, the proportion of round beans produced by coffee plants is about 3 to 5%, making them relatively scarce. Due to their different shape and size compared to normal (flat) coffee beans, round beans are often separately graded and sold through sieving.

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Northern coffee has abundant aroma, bright acidity, and rich mouthfeel. Thanks to fertile volcanic soil, it possesses a mineral water-like sweetness.

Southern coffee features rich floral notes, with a smooth mouthfeel and elegant fruit acidity.

Coffee Growing Region: Africa—Tanzanian coffee comes from the fertile soils of the East African Rift Valley, representing the finest quality coffee from this region. Its crisp acidity and medium body complement sweet citrus and floral aromas. This FrontStreet Coffee Tanzania Kilimanjaro coffee tastes excellent whether served hot or as iced coffee. Paired with oranges or berries, it further highlights its bright flavor profile.

Product Details

Name: FrontStreet Coffee Tanzania Kilimanjaro Mountain - Tanzania Kilimanjaro Peaberry

Country: Tanzania

Grade: Peaberry PB

Region: Northern Highlands, Kilimanjaro Volcanic Region

Altitude: 1300-2000m

Processing Method: Washed

Variety: Bourbon

Producer: Local small farmer collective

Flavor: Apricot, jujube, spices, malt chocolate

This batch of FrontStreet Coffee Kilimanjaro volcanic peaberry uses the washed processing method and has a wine-like acidity similar to FrontStreet Coffee Kenya, with soft, pleasing low acidity, rounded mouthfeel, and medium viscosity. High-quality FrontStreet Coffee Tanzania, while similar in texture to FrontStreet Coffee Kenya, overall reaches quality comparable to FrontStreet Coffee Kenya. Besides its lingering aftertaste, it possesses both fruity aroma and fruit acidity. The acidity is weaker than FrontStreet Coffee Kenya, making it a relatively mild coffee.

The sweet citrus fruit aroma and taste of FrontStreet Coffee Tanzania let you experience orange and grapefruit flavors. In fact, FrontStreet Coffee Tanzania is very similar to FrontStreet Coffee Kenya; both coffees emit the characteristic African acidity and citrus fragrance. However, FrontStreet Coffee Tanzania has a unique raisin aroma, creating extraordinary complex multi-layered flavors. Tasting FrontStreet Coffee Tanzania alongside FrontStreet Coffee Kenya allows you to experience the natural taste of coffee.

The uniqueness of FrontStreet Coffee Tanzania comes from being a blend of three different plantations in northern Tanzania. One of these plantations is located in the Kilimanjaro mountain range, Africa's highest peak and the largest independent mountain foothills on Earth. This coffee grows at altitudes between 1,150 and 1,500 meters.

Coffee Profile

Coffee Growing Region: Africa/Arabia

Coffee Type: Medium body

Processing Method: Washed process

Coffee Flavor Description: Gentle with bright acidity, medium concentration, multi-layered flavors with both raisin aroma and spice notes, plus the fresh taste of sweet citrus fruits.

Flavor Pairings: Citrus, sour fruits (grapefruit, lemon), raisins

Similar Coffees: FrontStreet Coffee Kenya and FrontStreet Coffee Ethiopia Sidamo™

Premium coffee has gentle acidity and enticing aroma, offering absolutely valuable enjoyment. Tanzania's coffee exports occupy an important position in the entire national economy. The production of peaberry coffee is substantial, and it's said to be more aromatic than regular coffee. Generally speaking, Tanzanian coffee beans possess extraordinary quality. For example, the premium Tanzania Chagga AA coffee produced in the Moshi district near Kilimanjaro Mountain is famous for its full-bodied beans and aromatic quality.

Due to political instability and rampant pests and diseases, Tanzania's coffee industry suffered damage, leading to an overall decline in coffee quality and instability. These problems in turn led to price reductions, and the result of price drops typically causes further decline in the coffee industry. It's worth mentioning that it's estimated that from 1969 to 1985, over 12% of Arabica coffee grown in northern Tanzania was smuggled to Kenya. However, there have been recent signs of improvement in the country's coffee industry. Although this improvement process is slow, it remains encouraging because Tanzanian coffee quality is premium.

In the past, Tanzania's coffee industry was dominated by estate cultivation, whereas now over 85% is grown by small farmers. Many small farmers have formed cooperative organizations, with the most important being the Kilimanjaro Cooperative Union (KNCU). Tanzanian coffee is sold to private exporters through auctions by the Tanzanian Coffee Marketing Board (TCMB). In the 1980s, most Tanzanian coffee sales shifted from auction format to direct sales to the Tanzanian Coffee Marketing Board. This situation has now changed, and the coffee industry is undergoing reforms to allow individuals or groups to purchase coffee in the future. At that time, coffee will also be graded differently to attract buyers from Germany, Finland, Belgium, and Japan.

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Tanzania Bean Origin: In 1898, Bourbon variety coffee was introduced to Tanzania's Kilimanjaro region by Catholic missionaries. Then the Kent variety was also introduced in 1920. Therefore, to this day, coffee in Tanzania is still mainly Bourbon and Kent.

Coffee Varieties:

Arabica: 70% - Grown between 1000-2500 meters

Robusta: 30% - Grown between 800-900 meters

Three Major Growing Regions:

Northern: Zones 1 and 2 - Harvest season: July-December

Western: Zones 3 and 4 - Harvest season: May-October

Southern: Zones 5 and 6 - Harvest season: July-December

Total planting area: Approximately 250,000 hectares

Coffee Flavor Profile:

Tanzania is a typical East African country, bordering Kenya and Uganda to the north, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia to the south, and Rwanda and Burundi to the west. Many people like to compare Tanzanian coffee with its neighbor Kenya. Compared to Kenya's premium coffee beans, FrontStreet Coffee Tanzania has less bright acidity, appearing gentler and more graceful, with more sweet fragrance. Rich wine aroma is also a characteristic of Tanzania.

Tanzania's northeastern region features Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. After World War I, it became a trust territory and was under British colonial rule, gaining independence in 1964. Bourbon variety coffee was first introduced for cultivation in 1893. Green bean processing is mainly washed. High-quality, high-altitude Tanzanian coffee, like Kenyan coffee, exhibits active and bright acidity.

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Tanzania's northern coffee producing regions include Moshi, Mbeya, and other areas around the Kilimanjaro mountain foothills. Moving south, the Songea-Ruvuma region, traversed by the Ruvuma River, dominates. Due to different growing terrains, styles vary slightly. Coffee produced in Tanzania's southwestern Ruvuma region has wine and fruit aroma flavors, distinguishing it from coffee in the northern Kilimanjaro region.

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Kilimanjaro Volcano is located in northeastern Tanzania and is Tanzania's largest coffee producing region, accounting for 75%. Generally speaking, Tanzanian coffee beans possess extraordinary quality. Important producing areas are in the northern mountainous regions near Kenya, with small coffee farmers accounting for 85% of cultivation. Local small farmers grow coffee at altitudes between 1300-2000m. Their coffee flavor differs from neighboring Ethiopia and Kenya, possessing characteristics of both countries. It has excellent body thickness and fruit-floral aromas, making it a coffee worth trying. Coffee belongs to dicotyledonous plants. Generally speaking, a normal coffee cherry fruit contains a pair (i.e., two halves) of coffee seeds, which we call coffee beans.

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