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Zambia: A Land of Coffee Excellence

Zambia is located in central Africa, south of the equator, and is named after the Zambezi River that originates from this land. It is a peaceful and friendly country with gentle people, suitable climate, and stable investment environment. Like many African countries, coffee is one of its main cultivated crops, which of course benefits from its suitable climate conditions and abundant water resources.

Natural Wonders and Ideal Growing Conditions

Sparsely populated, Zambia differs from other African regions in its aridity. Rich water resources make it an ideal land for coffee cultivation. It belongs to a typical tropical savanna country, with most of its territory between 1,000 and 1,600 meters above sea level. The terrain slopes from northeast to southwest, with rivers densely distributed throughout the country. It has a tropical climate with low humidity, making it slightly cooler compared to other tropical African countries.

The year here is divided into three seasons: Dry and cold season (May-August): 15.6-26.7℃. Dry and hot season (September-November): 26.7-32.2℃. Humid and hot season (December-April): 26.7-32.2℃, which is also its rainy season. The average annual temperature is between 18°C and 20°C. This weather is not hot in summer and not cold in winter, with almost no industrial pollution, fresh air, and blue skies with white clouds - truly enviable.

Coffee Heritage and Cultivation

It's often said that Zambian coffee is very similar to Kenyan coffee, just slightly lighter in flavor. Indeed, they have close connections because the original Zambian coffee was introduced from Kenya. In 1950, Zambia introduced Bourbon varieties from Kenya and Tanzania into the country, beginning coffee cultivation. Today, Zambian coffee cultivation is mainly concentrated in the Kasama region in the north and the Nakonde and Isoka regions near the capital Lusaka.

Everyone knows that eastern and southwestern Africa are the birthplaces of coffee worldwide. Since Zambian coffee belongs to the same series as Kenyan coffee - both high-quality Arabica original varieties - they have equivalent requirements in cultivation conditions and grading standards. The best coffee comes from high-altitude areas, with grading based on screen size standards, in order: PB (Peaberry), then AA++, AA+, AA, AB. The processing method for green beans is typically washed processing, handled with great care and high standards.

Flavor Profile and Market Success

Zambian coffee beans are particularly popular among consumers in Europe and America. Like most coffee beans grown in Africa, they have a wild characteristic. They have moderate richness and wine-like flavors. Compared to the strong berry flavors of Kenyan coffee, Zambian coffee leans more toward floral and fruit aromas. The slightly sage-like aftertaste is also its unique feature, leaving a deep impression.

In Zambia, coffee and tobacco are its traditional advantageous agricultural products. Coffee cultivation covers about 5,000 hectares, with an average annual total output of about 4,500 tons and annual export value exceeding $8 million. In recent years, coffee cultivation has steadily increased. Europe is its traditional market, and in recent years, it has also opened the doors to the American market with its high-quality and stable characteristics.

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