Tanzania

Tanzania

Tanzanian coffee is known for its Kenyan-like notes but with a wine-like acidity, offering a unique profile. Explore our selection of Tanzanian coffee, crafted to suit every preference. Choose from wholesale quantities or smaller sample sizes, perfect for discovering the distinctive and vibrant flavours  of Tanzanian coffee.

Your guide to Tanzania

  • What does Tanzanian coffee taste like?

    Tanzanian coffee is celebrated for its vibrant, unique flavour profile. When wet-processed, it offers bright, Kenyan-like notes with distinctive fruit flavours and a delightful cooked sugar sweetness. Unlike its neighbouring coffees from Ethiopia and Kenya, Tanzanian coffee tends to have a gentler, wine-like acidity that sets it apart.
    Flavour profiles can vary across different regions and varietals. Arabica varietals such as Bourbon, Kent, Typica, N39, Blue Mountain, and Nyassa thrive in Tanzania, each contributing its own distinct characteristics to the cup. These nuances make Tanzanian coffee a favourite among specialty coffee enthusiasts worldwide.

  • Where is coffee grown in Tanzania?

    Tanzania’s coffee-growing regions benefit from diverse climates and terrains, resulting in unique and varied flavour profiles.

    In the Northern Highlands, coffee is cultivated on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. This region boasts high elevations, cooler climates, abundant rainfall, and nutrient-rich volcanic soils. These conditions slow the development of coffee cherries, leading to sweet, flavorful beans. Coffee from this region is known for its pleasant aroma, rich acidity, and balanced, sweet taste, thanks to the mineral-rich volcanic soil.

    The West Lakes region produces most of Tanzania's robusta coffee, grown between 1,200 and 1,400 meters above sea level in fertile loam soils.

    The Southern Highlands, near Lake Malawi, are known for coffee grown at altitudes ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 meters. The non-volcanic loam soils here produce beans with fruity and floral characteristics and a medium body.

  • What is Tanzanian Peaberry coffee?

    Tanzanian peaberry coffee is a prized varietal within the specialty coffee sector, grown primarily in the Mbeya region of Southwestern Tanzania. Peaberries are a natural mutation where only a single, nutrient-rich bean forms inside the coffee cherry instead of the usual two.
    This rarity results in beans with concentrated flavour, offering a bright yet mellow acidity and a harmonious mix of fruity and chocolaty notes. Tanzanian peaberry coffee is sought after for its unique taste and limited availability, making it a standout choice for coffee connoisseurs.

Your questions, answered

Can you facilitate custom sourcing for specific Tanzanian regions or varietals?

Absolutely! If you’re seeking a specific varietal like Peaberry, Blue Mountain, or Bourbon, or coffee from a particular Tanzanian region, we can assist. Leveraging our extensive network of partners across Tanzania, we scan support custom sourcing to meet your unique needs. Simply reach out to us at hello@greencoffeecollective.com, and we’ll help you find the perfect coffee.

What is the Green Coffee Collective?

We’re a community of coffee producers and sourcing experts, all working together to make green coffee easy to access—whether you’re a hobby roaster at home or a professional roasting hundreds of tonnes a year. Our platform is designed to simplify buying green coffee, just like any other online shopping experience. No fuss, just great coffee at your fingertips.

How does Green Coffee Collective support my business growth?

Our vision is to make amazing coffee accessible to roasters of all sizes. We provide all the marketing materials and storytelling you need to showcase the origins of our coffees. If there’s anything missing that’s holding you back from making a purchase, just let us know! We’re always looking for ways to improve and make our products and information even more transparent. Many roasters have successfully scaled their offerings with our support, and we’re here to help you do the same.

What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ) for large-scale or long-term contracts?

For larger-scale or long-term contracts, you can start with as little as a single bag. We’re also working on tools to help you access harvests and reserve coffees before they even leave the country. While it’s not fully ready yet, we’re always here to help roasters of any size connect with the producers they want to work with.

What is your process for ensuring consistency between lots or harvests?

We work closely with our sourcing partners to make sure we’re always offering top-quality coffee. Most of the partners you’ll find on our site have years of experience in their regions, and they use that expertise to access the best coffees available each season. Their deep relationships with producers help maintain consistency in both quality and supply.