Zimbabwe’s coffee industry has a fascinating history, marked by periods of boom and decline. The country was renowned for its high-quality “SHG” (Super High Quality) coffee, known for its smooth taste and deep, fruity notes. In the 1980s, Zimbabwe was a flourishing coffee producer, boasting an annual output exceeding 15,000 tonnes. Production has fallen dramatically, with estimates around 500-661 tonnes annually in recent years.
Source: Google Gemini
Capital: Harare
Population: 17’000’000
Annual Production: 10’000 60kg Bags
Land under Coffee: 9’500 Hectares
Harvest: May – September
Coffee Varieties: Chipinge, Chimanimani, Mutasa, Mutare
Tasting Profile: Complex Flavor – Chocolate – Wine
Growing Altitude: Strictly High Grown
(1200 m – 1300 m / 4000 ft – 4300 ft)
Processing Method: Wet (Washed)