Is Tanzanian Coffee Bitter? Pour-Over Recommendations for Tanzanian Coffee

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Introduction to Tanzanian Coffee

When you think of African coffee-producing regions, which countries come to mind? Is it Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee? Kenya, known for its pleasant coffee acidity? Or Rwanda, famous for its floral and fruity coffee aromas? Have you heard of Tanzanian coffee?

Geographical and Historical Background

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. When discussing Tanzanian coffee, we must mention the coffee produced in the Kilimanjaro region. Located in northeastern Tanzania, it is Africa's highest mountain range. As early as 1893, missionaries introduced Bourbon variety coffee cultivation. The extreme and unique climate conditions are a treasure for coffee cultivation. Today, coffee from the Kilimanjaro region is undoubtedly Tanzania's best representative, accounting for 75% of Tanzania's coffee production.

Flavor Profile and Characteristics

Tanzanian coffee gives people the feeling of being very sweet, smooth, and easy to drink, and it wins with its non-acidic, mild, and varied chocolate sweetness, often making people think it's a cup of high-quality Colombian coffee.

The uniqueness of Tanzanian coffee comes from the combination of three different plantations located in northern Tanzania. One of these plantations is located in the Kilimanjaro mountain range, which is Africa's highest peak and the largest independent mountain foothill on Earth. Tanzanian coffee grows at altitudes between 1,150 and 1,500 meters.

The sweet citrus fruit aroma and taste of Tanzanian coffee allow you to experience orange and grapefruit flavors. In fact, Tanzanian coffee is very similar to Kenyan coffee, both exuding the characteristic African acidity and citrus aroma. Tanzanian coffee also has a unique raisin aroma, creating an extraordinary, complex, multi-layered flavor. Tasting Tanzanian and Kenyan coffee together can help you appreciate the natural flavors of coffee.

For the northern Tanzanian Kilimanjaro peaberries, compared to Kenyan or Ethiopian coffee beans, this coffee's acidity is not as bright as Kenya's, and its floral aroma is not as obvious as Ethiopia's. However, its gentle and smooth acidity, like red wine, adds an extra layer of sweet elegance. When lightly to medium-roasted, its refreshing and smooth acidity emits orange fruit aroma, mixed with the sweetness of guava and sugar, and as the temperature changes, the flavor varies slightly, making it a very characterful coffee. When dark-roasted, it gains an extra rounded dimension: the fresh sweetness of figs, caramel-like sweet and rich taste, plus high cleanliness further enhances the overall flavor of the coffee.

Coffee Information

Coffee Growing Region: Africa/Arabia

Coffee Type: Medium body

Processing Method: Washed method

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

Brewing Recommendations

FrontStreet Coffee suggests hand-brew parameters for Tanzanian coffee:

V60/1:15/90℃/2 minutes

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