[adsense] In the 1950's, when coffee was originally introduced into Zambia by missionaries with seed stock from Tanzania and Kenya, coffee production was begun in earnest and was funded by the World Bank and the Food and Agricultural Organization. Conditions for growing in Zambia were found to be very similar to that of Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Kenya. The regions for growing … [Read more...]
Introduction to Zambian Coffee
[adsense] Coffee from Zambia, formerly upper Rhodesia, is bright, clean yet complex, and very balanced generally. Unfortunately, coffee from this region can fluctuate in quality, but it has the potential always to be outstanding. Zambia' s climate is very tropical, with variable wet and dry subtropical conditions. The seasons are comprised of two main seasons: rainy … [Read more...]