Côte d'Ivoire
Origin
About the region
Côte d’Ivoire is one of Africa's largest coffee producers, best known for Robusta. Arabica is grown mainly in the western and north-western parts of the country.
Key coffee-growing regions:
- Man
- Danané
- Touba
Natural conditions
The main coffee-growing regions are located at elevations of 700–1,000 m above sea level, with a tropical climate, fertile soils and regular rainfall.
About the region
Côte d’Ivoire is one of Africa's largest coffee producers, best known for Robusta. Arabica is grown mainly in the western and north-western parts of the country.
Key coffee-growing regions:
- Man
- Danané
- Touba
Natural conditions
The main coffee-growing regions are located at elevations of 700–1,000 m above sea level, with a tropical climate, fertile soils and regular rainfall.
Man
Touba
Danané
Processing includes both washed and natural methods, depending on the availability of washing stations. In recent years, infrastructure improvements have enhanced cup clarity and reduced defects.
Most coffee is grown on small family farms under the shade of cocoa, banana and native forest trees.
Processing methods
03
Caturra
02
Bourbon
Main varieties
01
Typica
Sweet, full-bodied, with a dark chocolate character
Full body, soft, balanced acidity
Notes of cocoa, nuts, caramel, tobacco, tropical fruit and occasional citrus brightness
Coffee profile
Why Côte d'Ivoire?
Côte d'Ivoire is an important origin for blends, consistent commercial lots and product lines that require a sweet foundation with a distinctive West African character.
