Africa is where coffee was born. But beyond the romantic legend of Kaldi’s dancing goats, wild African coffee still holds treasures unknown to most coffee drinkers.
Here’s why African coffee stands apart:
🌿 Wild genetics: Ethiopia alone has thousands of wild coffee varieties.
🌞 Natural processing: Due to water scarcity, many African regions rely on sun-drying — leading to bright acidity, floral notes, and bold fruitiness, but sometimes higher defect rates.
💔 Uneven development: While flavor profiles shine, inconsistent processing, poor infrastructure, and low farmer income hinder broader recognition.
African coffee isn’t always the smoothest — but it’s often the most expressive. If you love your coffee with personality, start exploring beans from Ethiopia, Burundi, Kenya, and Tanzania.
What’s your favorite African-origin bean? Ever tried a natural-processed Ethiopia?
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