Coffee Furniture in Tanzania

Continuing the African tour, after Kenya we will visit Tanzania, located to the south. These two countries have about 800 km of a common border and approximately the same volume of coffee production - under 50,000 tons per year, and Tanzania lags behind in tea more than 10 times. It is believed that coffee originated in the country from Ethiopia in the 16th century, was appreciated by local tribes as a stimulant, boiled with herbs, and even was used as currency. German and later British colonization led to the formation of the coffee industry, and since the 1920s, Tanzania is not the last coffee exporter in the world. Climatic features determined a more significant proportion of robusta in production compared to Kenya - about 1/3 of the total volume. Related material: history of coffee The main coffee producing areas in the country are located in the north along the border with Kenya and in the west, along Lake Tanganyika. Tanzanians have at their disposal a unique region of Mount Kilimanjaro with excellent conditions for the production of high-mountain Arabica. The leading regio Coffee Furniture in Tanzania n for robusta production is near Bukoba in the northwest along the Ugandan border and Lake Victoria. Harvested from October for 4-5 months. B8. B8. The names of the varieties of Tanzanian Arabica coincide with the names of some regions or cities of the region of production (Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Moshi, Karatu in the north, Mbeya, Mbinga, Iringa in the south, Kigoma in the west, etc.). Despite the arrival of coffee from Ethiopia, it is widely believed that the progenitor of most Tanzanian varieties is the Reunion Bourbon. Tanzania uses a grain size classification system similar to Kenyan. "AA" is the largest variety, consisting of grains 17-18 screens, "AB" -15-16, "C" - 14-15, and "PB" - smaller. Most of the international market prefers the Tanzanian "AA" and "AB", although there is already an understanding that there is no absolute correlation between bean size and cup quality, and the same "PB" is popular in the United States. Traceability to manufacturer in Tanzania is easier than in Kenya. Most of the coffees in Tanzania have a characteristic pungent, tartaric acidity, a dense body, and a fairly rich flavor. Coffees from the Kilimanjaro region can exhibit soft flower profiles reminiscent of similar coffees from Ethiopia. Here is Tarime Tanzania, 95 points and 4th in the 2018 ranking. By the way, not from the Kilimanjaro region: “Deeply rich, sweet-salty, nuanced and layered. Dried mango, fresh cigar aroma, lemon verbena, pink grapefruit zest, wisteria, flower aroma. Balanced, sweet-salty structure with a thick complex taste. " Only $ 45 per kg. Choosing Tanzanian coffee, you need to understand that such methods of preparation as pourover (hello to Japan), siphon and French press are more suitable for it - for us this is no longer exotic. For a coffee machine and cezve, it is good in a blend according to your preferences. And in any case, thoroughness and accuracy in preparation in order to avoid cognitive dissonance. Good caffeine! Call-center work: Mon-Fri 8: 30-18: 00, Sat: 10: 00-15: 00, Sun: closed https://jiji.co.tz/furniture/coffee