Tanzania Edelweiss Estate

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Despite not being as known as its neighbors, Tanzania is actually the fourth-largest
coffee producer in Africa, behind Ethiopia, Uganda, and Cote d’Ivoire. In fact, since
the 19th century, coffee has been one of the country’s most important exports.
Coffee is mainly grown in the north, on the slopes of the scenic Mount Kilimanjaro,
and in the south, home to producing regions such as Mbeya, Mbinga, and Mbozi.

This coffee comes from Edelweiss Estate, located at the edge of the Ngorongoro
Conservation Area and surrounded by indigenous forests. The farm, which
stretches from 1,650 - 1,820 meters above sea level, was founded by German
settlers around 1900, taken over by the British administration after World War II, and
bought by Mr. BN Vohora in 1969. As the farm is located in a very remote region in
Northern Tanzania, the Vohora family aims to engage with the surrounding
community. They run various sustainability projects to support the local community
and protect the natural environment. They provide apprenticeships at the farm,
support local schools, and founded nurseries for their employees‘ children.
Additionally, the farm shares a green border with the Ngorongoro Conservation
Area. As a result, elephants and buffalos cross the coffee plantation regularly,
challenging the farm and its delicate trees.

The trees flower between November and February and the harvest starts in early
July. At their wet mill, cherries undergo different processing methods. This coffee,
for instance, was naturally processed. Unlike honey or washed coffees, natural
coffees are not de-pulped; but set out to dry whole, meaning the beans ferment
and dry receiving the flavors of their pulp and mucilage. In the cup, natural
processed coffees are characterized by their intense fruit flavors and complex
sweetness.

Region: Ngorongoro Crater
Producer: Edelweiss Estate
Altitude: 1,650 – 1,820 masl
Variety: Kent
Harvest Period: Jul - Nov
Processing: Natural