Zambia Coffee: Big Beans & Kenyan-Like Flavor Profile

Published: Oct 08, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/08/2026 111 views

Zambia grows large coffee beans with a flavor similar to Kenya’s, mainly in Kasama and near Lusaka. Prices match Kenya’s, despite lighter cup profiles.

If you’ve ever wondered where Kenya-style acidity comes from outside Kenya, Zambia might surprise you. While it’s not yet a household name in specialty coffee, Zambia produces coffees that share notable characteristics with Kenya’s—particularly in their bright profiles—but often with a milder overall cup. The country also grows some notably large beans, including the so-called 'peaberry' variant, though these remain a smaller part of the overall crop.

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