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Zambia AA - Kateshi Estate
TOP LOT
| Bag Weight | 60 KG BAG |
|---|---|
| Harvest Season | 2022/23 |
| Status | Spot |
| Lot Number | P611524-1 |
About This Coffee
History of Coffee in Zambia
Coffee was first planted in Zambia in 1978, on what is now Ngoli Estate. Overseen by a very energetic, active and supportive ZCGA (Zambia Coffee Growers’ Association), there was a rapid expansion in planting in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s with national production reaching just short of 7,000mt.
Then the global coffee price crisis of 1998 to 2004 hit, and hard. Most of the estates required significant investment and infrastructure, including the installation of irrigation systems which could not be made. Low prices forced most estates to switch to other crops. However, since Covoya's parent company acquired the northern estates in 2012, significant investment has led to a rejuvenation of the Zambian coffee sector. Our coffee estate company NCCL is now the largest coffee producer in the country and the largest single employer in Zambia.
Growing Coffee in Zambia
The Northern province has the best conditions for arabica coffee cultivation in Zambia with its relative proximity to the equator and abundant altitude (Mafinga Hills being the highest point in the country at 2,300 masl). Most coffee grows from 1300 - 2300 masl. Zambia produces both washed and naturally processed coffee and has introduced some honey processing. A wide range of varieties including Catimor 129, Castillo, Java, and other trial varieties. Specialty grades are AAA, AA, AB and Peaberry.
- Region Northern Province
- Farm Name Kateshi Estate
- Producer Type Single Estate
- Processing Washed
- Bag Type Grain Pro / Ecotact
- Plant Species Arabica
- Variety Castillo, Catimor 129, F6
- Min Growing Altitude 1300m
- On Sale No
- Top Lot Yes
- Status Spot
- Coffee Grade ZMB CA FW AA
- CTRM Contract Number P611524-1
- Country of Origin Zambia
- Warehouse The Annex