Origin

Specialty coffee from Tanzania

Varieties

Arusha, Bourbon, Blue Mountain, Kents

Processing methods

Washed

Altitude range

Arabica: 950-1900 masl, Robusta: 900-1500 masl

Harvest

South Tanzania: May–September, North Tanzania: July–November

Total yearly production

790.000 bags

All Coffees

Coffee production in Tanzania is a significant aspect of its economy as it is Tanzania’s largest export crop. Tanzanian coffee production averages between 30-40,000 metric tons annually of which approximately 70% is Arabica and 30% is Robusta.

Main production areas: Arusha, Kigoma, Kilimanjaro, Mbeya, Ruvuma, Tarime
Port of Shipment: Dar Es Salaam
Export bag size: 60 kg
Robusta: 900-1500 masl

Total number of coffee farmers: more than 400.000