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According to relevant literature and historical records, Tanzania coffee beans were first introduced by Catholic missionaries in 1898 with the Bourbon variety. Later in 1920, the KENT variety was reintroduced. To date, Tanzania's coffee varieties are primarily Bourbon and Kent. The market often likes to compare neighboring Kenya coffee with Tanzania coffee. It is generally believed that Kenya coffee significantly outperforms in bright acidity expression, but Tanzania coffee offers an overall smooth and gentle mouthfeel, particularly excelling in sweetness that Kenya coffee cannot match.

Tanzania Coffee Beans

Source: In 1898, Bourbon variety coffee was introduced to Tanzania's Kilimanjaro region by Catholic missionaries. Subsequently, the Kent variety was also introduced in 1920. Therefore, to this day, coffee in Tanzania remains primarily Bourbon and Kent.

Coffee Varieties

Arabica: 70% - Grown between 1,000-2,500 meters

Robusta: 30% - Grown between 800-900 meters

Three Major Growing Regions

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

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

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

Total cultivation 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 Tanzania's coffee with its neighbor Kenya. Compared to Kenya's premium coffee beans, Tanzania coffee has less bright acidity, presenting a more gentle and smooth beauty, with added sweet fragrance. Rich red wine notes are also a characteristic of Tanzania coffee.

Northern region coffee: Full of aroma, with bright acidity and rich mouthfeel. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil, it possesses a mineral water-like sweetness.

Southern region coffee: Rich floral notes, with smooth mouthfeel and elegant fruit acidity.

Tanzania coffee beans are produced in the fertile soil of the East African Rift Valley, representing outstanding quality from this region. Its refreshing acidity and medium body complement sweet citrus and floral aromas perfectly. This coffee tastes excellent whether served hot or as iced coffee. Paired with oranges or berries, it further highlights its bright and lively flavors.

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