Zimbabwe
Origin
About the region
Zimbabwe is one of Africa's most promising yet underappreciated specialty coffee origins.
Key coffee-growing regions:
- Chimanimani
- Honde Valley
- Nyanga
Natural conditions
Coffee is grown at 1,000–1,800 m above sea level. The cool mountain climate, similar to that of East Africa, contributes to the development of dense, sweet coffee cherries.
About the region
Zimbabwe is one of Africa's most promising yet underappreciated specialty coffee origins.
Key coffee-growing regions:
- Chimanimani
- Honde Valley
- Nyanga
Natural conditions
Coffee is grown at 1,000–1,800 m above sea level. The cool mountain climate, similar to that of East Africa, contributes to the development of dense, sweet coffee cherries.
Honde Valley
Nyanga
Chimanimani
Processing is primarily washed, with classic fermentation and drying on African raised beds. Some producers also experiment with honey and natural processing methods.
Plantations are often managed using controlled processing practices.
Processing methods
04
Catimor
03
SL34
02
SL28
Main varieties
01
Bourbon
Bright, clean, fruit-forward and citrusy profile
Medium body, reminiscent of Kenyan coffees, but softer
Notes of peach, blood orange, blackcurrant, grape, and cane sugar
Coffee profile
Why Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe is a premium coffee origin, prized for vibrant filter coffees and limited microlot production.
