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In general, Zambian coffee grades can be divided into AA, AA/AB, AB, PB and other smaller beans, but can also be adjusted according to the quality and size needs of individual buyers.

These estates that have continued to show steady performance are: Isanya Estates, in the northern province of Zambia, Abercorn (now known as Mbala), near the highlands on the southern border of Tanzania; Mpongwe Estates, in the Luanshya area of Copperbelt province; Mutuwila Estates, in the highlands of Central province; Chamba Valley Estates, in the highlands of Lusaka province; Munali Coffee Estates, in Southern province, in the name of its hill near the shared border, which was discovered by David Livingstone; and Terranova Estates, in the Mazabuka highland area of Southern province.

Although Zambia is a landlocked country, it is not closed to traffic. At present, the country has a number of international and regional air routes, and the railway and road transport system is also very advanced. Imports and exports can be carried out through the following ports: the port of Durban from South Africa to the Indian Ocean, the ports of Maputo and Beira in Mozambique, and the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. There is another route to the Atlantic, via Walvis Bay in Namibia, which is about to pass, but for now, coffee goods to the Atlantic are all distributed at the port of Durban.

In terms of environmental conservation, most estates cover part of the natural forest conservation areas, there are sufficient forest land and grasslands to provide safe habitats for local wild animals, birds and insects, and the country's rivers and dams are full of aquatic life. Visitors to Zambia can sometimes see traces of leopards, bobcats, hyenas, jackals and other exotic animals.

On the other hand, the coffee tree itself provides good shelter for creatures such as antelopes and hares. Many coffee farmers grow up and live in this environment, and they hope to be able to maintain it all the time, so that future generations can enjoy such a rich and unique natural environment.

In a typical Chamba Valley Estates, its estate at 1300 above sea level is full of Bourbon coffee trees, irrigated with sprinkler irrigation equipment, and interplanted with original trees. Coffee beans are dried in the natural sun after washing and treatment in the manor. Chamba Valley Estates coffee beans are currently the leading brand of Zambian coffee.

Tigg Siddle, vice president of the Zambian Coffee Farmers' Association, mentioned in a recent interview that the association plans to expand the total output of Zambian coffee so that it can be listed in the world. "at present, the annual output of our country is only 6500 tons, and our influence in the world coffee market is really very low. our goal is to increase the total output to 20000 tons within 10 years, but at this stage, long-term financial problems are the main bottleneck we face." The association had previously been funded by the European Union's Enterprise Development Fund (EDF) for its development projects, but now the funding program is about to expire.

In order to make Zambian coffee more famous, the Zambian Coffee Farmers Association plans to hold a trip to the roasters' producing areas between May and June next year. "participants only need to spend the money on round-trip air tickets," according to the association. We are responsible for all the expenses here. "

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