What Are the Characteristics of Zimbabwe Coffee Beans? Zimbabwe Coffee Beans with Kenya-like Acidity and Aroma

FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Zimbabwe Coffee

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa. The Victoria Falls, Zambesi River, the Kariba Dam on the upper Zambezi River, and Lake Kariba formed by the dam collectively form Zimbabwe's northern border, adjacent to Zambia.

Zimbabwe's entire eastern border shares boundaries with Mozambique, while the southwest borders Botswana, and the southern border partially connects with South Africa, demarcated by the Limpopo River. The country covers an area of approximately 391,000 square kilometers.

Coffee cultivation in Zimbabwe began only in the early 20th century, yet around 1920, it nearly faced complete devastation due to pest infestations. Starting from 1950, as coffee farmers from India and Kenya migrated to Zimbabwe, the country acquired the knowledge and techniques for producing high-quality coffee. It wasn't until around the 1960s, when farmers in southern Africa established coffee plantations, that large-scale cultivation gradually began.

Perhaps Zimbabwean coffee is less frequently heard of today, but Zimbabwe was once like major coffee-producing countries such as Brazil, Kenya, and Ethiopia, producing approximately 15,000 tons of high-quality coffee beans. During the peak period of Zimbabwean coffee production, the coffee industry employed over 20,000 people, contributed more than 2% to GDP, and generated over $54 million in foreign exchange earnings. After 2000, due to political unrest and other factors, Zimbabwe's coffee industry experienced a precipitous decline.

Coffee cultivation in Zimbabwe began relatively recently, namely in the 1960s, when farmers in southern Africa established coffee plantations. The acidity and fruitiness in Zimbabwean coffee resemble Kenyan coffee, though it has higher concentration than Kenyan coffee, with more pronounced wine-like flavors and aromas.

Zimbabwe's coffee-growing regions are mainly distributed in the northeastern part of the Chimanimani Mountains. This mountain range is located near the border between Zimbabwe and Mozambique, with Chipinge located on the eastern plateau being particularly famous. Additionally, Pine Knoll, Papery, and Laruche are among the few large farms. Among the renowned eight major farms, Pine Knoll Farm is almost impossibly meticulous in its coffee bean selection.

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