Sources and flavors of Kilimanjaro Coffee from main Coffee producing areas in Tanzania

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Tanzania's main coffee producing area, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, is rich in volcanic soil. Some coffee trees planted here are more than 100 years old. Coffee was first introduced by Christians from Kenya to grow coffee. Coffee trees must be carefully taken care of, weeded and fertilized. Moreover, old branches must be cut off so that new branches can grow to maintain the quality of coffee beans. Coffee bean processing plants are well equipped; coffee beans are an important economic crop in Tanzania, and the local government attaches great importance to this industry.

Mount Kilimanjaro is located in northeastern Tanzania and south of the Great Rift Valley, 225km south of Nairobi, between the equator and 3 °S, the watershed between Tanzania and Kenya, the highest mountain range in Africa, volcanoes and snow-capped mountains at the same time. The main body of the mountain extends nearly 80 kilometers from east to west and is mainly composed of three extinct volcanoes, Kibo, Mawensi and Sheila, covering an area of 756 square kilometers. Its central volcanic cone Hulu Peak, 5895 meters above sea level, is the highest point in Africa.

The rich volcanic ash gives the coffee here a strong texture and soft acidity, with the characteristics of typical African coffee beans. Kilimanjaro AA is the highest grade of beans with high quality in all aspects. Medium or more moderate after baking has a strong aroma. It is suitable for use as a single product or iced coffee.

Its particles are full, the flavor is pure, full-bodied and refreshing, and the quality in all aspects is excellent. It is usually more acidic than Kenya coffee and evenly stimulates the taste buds in the middle and sides of the back of the tongue, feeling a bit like the sour taste of tomato or soda. Then grind it into a fine powder, soak it in a pot of boiling water, and call on friends to sit around and taste it.

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