Is Zimbabwe Coffee Good and What Are Its Flavors? A Brief Introduction to Zimbabwe Coffee Varieties and Flavor Profiles

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

Zimbabwe's entire eastern border is adjacent to Mozambique, with Botswana to the southwest and a portion of its southern border connected to South Africa, separated by the Limpopo River. The country covers an area of approximately 391,000 square kilometers.

Coffee cultivation in Zimbabwe began in the early 20th century, but around 1920, it was nearly devastated by pest infestations. Starting from 1950, with the migration of coffee farmers from India and Kenya to Zimbabwe, the country acquired the knowledge and techniques for producing high-quality coffee. Large-scale coffee cultivation only began around the 1960s when farm owners in southern Africa established coffee plantations.

Zimbabwe is located in southern Africa, bordered by Mozambique to the east. Its main coffee beans are grown in the eastern regions, with primary coffee-growing areas including Manicaland and Mashonaland. Coffee produced from Chipinge is the finest in the country. Zimbabwean coffee beans have a distinct acidity similar to Kenyan coffee, but the distinguishing feature is their peppery notes.

Coffee cultivation in Zimbabwe is relatively recent, starting around the 1960s when farm owners in southern Africa established coffee plantations. The acidity, fruitiness, and other flavors in Zimbabwean coffee are similar to Kenyan coffee, though it has a stronger body, with more pronounced wine-like flavors and aromas.

Varieties

Catimor: In 1959, the Portuguese developed the disease-resistant Catimor variety by crossing Brazilian Caturra with Timor.

High-quality Zimbabwean coffee is marked with "AA" on the bags, with some also bearing the designation "Code 53." In the United States, Zimbabwean coffee is typically marketed under the trademark "Zimbabwe Code 053," occasionally appearing with other trademarks such as "Zimbabwe Chipinge," "Zimbabwe Rhodesia," or "Zimbabwe La Rochelle."

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