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Zambian coffee has long been ignored by the boutique coffee industry. Some people may say that this is a situation like "chicken raw egg, egg raw chicken". After all, because boutique coffee buyers were lack of interest in this area in the past, they invested less money in improving the quality of coffee; and because of poor quality, associated boutique coffee buyers are less interested.

Coffee was brought into Zambia by missionaries from Tanzania and Kenya in the 1950s. But coffee production did not begin to grow until the late 1970s and early 1980s because of funding from the World Bank. The increase in diseases and diseases has led coffee farmers to plant a hybrid variety, Katimo, but the sub-variety is not as delicious as bourbon. But this was only a temporary change, and then the government recommended bourbon again, but there are still a large number of Katimo in Zambia.

Zambian coffee exports peaked in 2005 / 2006, with a total of about 6500 tons, but have declined significantly since then. Some people blame the sharp drop in prices, but the industry's lack of long-term financing is the main reason. In addition, the largest producer in the country closed its business in 2008 because of default on loans. Northern Coffee Corp produced 6000 tons at the time of closure, accounting for 1/3 of the country's total. By 2012, total coffee production was only 300 tons, but cash was returning to normal.

Most Zambian coffee comes from large estates, but small farmers are also supported. Most of these estates are well run, have modern equipment (because coffee production starts relatively late), and may also belong to multinational corporations. Small farmers have difficulties in obtaining fertilizers and equipment, and coffee is generally of poor quality. Due to the lack of water and good post-harvest treatment equipment, it is more difficult to produce pure and sweet coffee.

Coffee taste

Rare excellent coffee with distinctive floral and pure fruit aromas, the taste is complex.

Production and marketing resume

Zambian coffee is mostly from a single estate, but it may take a little effort to find it. Domestic coffee production is not timid, high-quality coffee is also difficult to find. Frustratingly, Zambian coffee has great potential because of its variety and geographical environment.

Producing area

Population: 14580000

2013 production (60Kg/ bags): 10000 bags

The boundaries of coffee producing areas in Zambia are unclear and are usually distinguished only by the south, central, copper belt (Copperbelt) and north. Coffee is mainly found in the northern producing area of Muchinga (including Isoka/Nakonde and Kasama districts) and near the regional capital city of Lusaka.

Altitude: 900Murray 2000m

Harvest time: 4 May-September

Varieties: bourbon, Katimo

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