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DR Congo Kivu G3 Organic Natural - Katana Station
About This Coffee
History of Coffee in DR Congo
Although commercial production of green coffee did not begin in Congo in any meaningful way until the end of the nineteenth century, Robusta has been known to grow wild throughout the region for so long that 100 years ago Robusta was sometimes called “Congo coffee” regardless of where it was grown. In 1895, a well-known botanist, professor Lament, toured the country and declared it so suitable for growing coffee that it could become a “second Brazil," and Arabica plantings increased dramatically. By 1905, half a million coffee plants were under cultivation and exports reached 41 tons.
Growing Coffee in DR Congo
Traditionally a Robusta producer, in recent years, Arabica from the highland areas has begun to attract attention from specialty coffee roasters. With development commitments from large roasters and quality development assistance from coffee traders like Schluter (now Olam Specialty Coffee Europe), DR Congo is now on the specialty coffee map. Washing stations have appeared in every growing region over the last five years and the country has hosted cupping events.
- Region Kabare, South Kivu
- Producer Type Small Holder Farmers
- Wet Mill Katana Washing Station
- Processing Natural/Dry Processed
- Processing Description Sun-dried on raised beds
- Bag Type Grain Pro / Ecotact
- Plant Species Arabica
- Variety Blue Mountain
- Soil Volcanic soil
- On Sale No
- Top Lot No
- Status Spot
- Certifications Organic certified
- Coffee Grade DRC CA WA KIVU G3 SD
- CTRM Contract Number P608855-1
- Ctrm Region Kivu
- Country of Origin Democratic Republic of Congo
- Warehouse Continental NJ