Benin
Origin
About the region
Benin is one of the smallest coffee-producing countries in West Africa.
Key coffee-growing regions:
- Atakora
- Natitingou
Natural conditions
Coffee is grown at elevations of 400–800 m. The climate is warm and humid, with distinct wet and dry seasons.
About the region
Benin is one of the smallest coffee-producing countries in West Africa.
Key coffee-growing regions:
- Atakora
- Natitingou
Natural conditions
Coffee is grown at elevations of 400–800 m. The climate is warm and humid, with distinct wet and dry seasons.
Natitingou
Atakora
Processing is almost entirely natural, producing a sweet, rounded cup profile. Washed processing is rare due to limited infrastructure.
Coffee is grown in mixed agroforestry systems, alongside amber trees, avocado, and fruit trees.
Processing methods
03
Bourbon
02
Catimor
Main varieties
01
Typica
Sweet, simple, and smooth profile
Medium body with low acidity
Notes of cocoa, nuts, caramel, dried fruit, and cane sugar
Coffee profile
Why Benin?
Benin is a rare coffee origin, most often found in limited releases and experimental blends. It is valued for its soft, sweet profile with a warm West African character.
