Outline and grading of coffee beans in Tanzania

Overview of Tanzania beans

When Pangu opened, in 1898, bourbon coffee was introduced by Catholic priests to the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. Then the Kent species was introduced in 1920.

Coffee species and genera

Therefore, up to now, the coffee in Tanzania is mainly bourbon and Kent.

Coffee variety

70% of Arabica is planted between 1000 and 2500 meters.

30% of Robusta is planted between 800 and 900 meters.

3 major planting areas

North: harvest season 1 and 2: July-December

West: March and 4th harvest season: may-October (3 for Luodou area)

South: may and June harvest season: July-December

The total planting area is about 250000 hectares.

Economic importance

Support 400000 families and contribute 15 per cent of foreign exchange each year

Cup test performance

1) the following is the official description

Northern coffees tend to be pleasant inaroma, rich in acidity and body, sweet taste with balanced flavours due tomineral nutrients from volcanic soils.

The northern coffee is full of aroma, bright acidity, mellow taste, and thanks to the fertile volcanic soil, it has the sweetness of mineral water.

Southern coffees are characteristicallymedium body and fine acidity with good fruity and floral aromatic taste.

Southern coffee is rich in floral aromas, smooth on the palate with elegant acidity.

2) the following is SweetMarias's introduction to TZ (with emphasis on flavor / quality)

Tanzanian coffee has the excellent pedigree of the Middle Eastern non-washed bean family, bright acidity, rich and irritating flavor. There is no doubt that Kenyan coffee takes the lead in this family, but Tanzania has many advantages that are very similar to those of Kenya.

Round beans are often specially selected and expensive, but sometimes they taste like moldy beans, which is not in line with their price. As we all know, garden beans have become a unique flavor of coffee, and sell well in the United States, favored by many roasters. Tanzania is a potential coffee, but sometimes its flavor is not really shown. One reason is that Tanzania does not have the same road infrastructure as Kenya, and coffee in containers ages (or at a high temperature) during transportation. I often drink very good Tanzanian samples, but sometimes I also drink very bad coffee. The problem is that Tanzania only knows that no matter whether the quality is good or bad, they can make a profit from the beans. So what is the motivation for locals to pick and take good care of coffee in time to prevent such defective beans?

Blackburn Estate from Ngorogoro has always been an excellent variety and has the highest evaluation in recent memory. The Ruvuma producing area also has a good flavor, which is the southern coffee with the northern gene. Kibo beans are bulky and seem to have been cooked at high temperature. The coffee in the south is clean and full, and its mild and unexciting flavor is second only to Kenya. In the past, we have a small batch of coffee beans from Nkoanekoli and Ngorongoro that has represented a step forward compared to other producing areas.

So please remember that if you have a Tanzanian spot in front of you now, you have to put aside my mockery because it must be of good quality. Most of the good Tanzanian coffee comes from the Mt.Kilimanjaro, Moshi and Mbeya producing areas in the north and Songera producing areas in the south to the Ruvuma River and Ruvuma basins. (hee hee! This time our company is from the Ruvuma River region)

A brief introduction to TZ rating

Level name and definition

The difference between AA,A,B and Eforce AFMagTT lies in its weight. In grading screening, the machine is screened according to the number of eyes, and there is also something similar to a hairdryer (Air Blast) that blows out the lighter ones. Some students will ask: why do beans that look the same have a big difference in weight? Physical analysis is: light lack of coffee should have the substance (Cantonese: unexpected). How did this happen? It's completely linked to planting. Such as: root protection, appropriate cutting, covering (high vegetation next to coffee trees), fertilization. It seems like raising a child.

Cup test classification

As for what the standard is, there is no explanation. Each exporter has its own definition, which is similar to that of Kenya.

The comprehensive consideration of the above two points is quality. Therefore, the prices of beans of the same size in different cups are completely different, and they are sold for every penny.