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Zambian AAA Coffee
Zambia’s Northern Province, particularly the regions around the Kateshi and Isanya estates near Kasama, is an emerging star in African coffee. With rich volcanic soils, abundant rainfall, and altitudes between 1,300 and 1,600 meters, this area produces coffees that balance the brightness of East African profiles with a deep, earthy sweetness. The result is a cup that’s both refined and grounding — layered with notes of cocoa, dried fruit, and gentle citrus.
Region: Northern Province (Kasama, Nakonde, Mafinga Hills)
Estates & Cooperatives: Kateshi Estate, Ngoli Estate, Mafinga Smallholder Farmers
Number of Farmers: ~800 smallholders and several large estates
Altitude: 1,300–1,600 masl
Varieties: Catimor, SL28, and Bourbon
Processing: Fully washed and sun-dried on raised beds
Zambian AAA beans are known for:
Medium to large bean size with uniform density (AAA is Zambia’s highest grade)
Balanced acidity with subtle citrus brightness
Earthy, chocolate-toned base complemented by dried fruit and spice
Smooth, velvety body and a long, clean finish
Zambian coffee bridges the lively acidity of Kenyan profiles with the richer, rounder tones of Central African coffees — making it a beautifully versatile cup for both black coffee purists and espresso enthusiasts.
Zambian AAA Coffee
Zambia’s Northern Province, particularly the regions around the Kateshi and Isanya estates near Kasama, is an emerging star in African coffee. With rich volcanic soils, abundant rainfall, and altitudes between 1,300 and 1,600 meters, this area produces coffees that balance the brightness of East African profiles with a deep, earthy sweetness. The result is a cup that’s both refined and grounding — layered with notes of cocoa, dried fruit, and gentle citrus.
Region: Northern Province (Kasama, Nakonde, Mafinga Hills)
Estates & Cooperatives: Kateshi Estate, Ngoli Estate, Mafinga Smallholder Farmers
Number of Farmers: ~800 smallholders and several large estates
Altitude: 1,300–1,600 masl
Varieties: Catimor, SL28, and Bourbon
Processing: Fully washed and sun-dried on raised beds
Zambian AAA beans are known for:
Medium to large bean size with uniform density (AAA is Zambia’s highest grade)
Balanced acidity with subtle citrus brightness
Earthy, chocolate-toned base complemented by dried fruit and spice
Smooth, velvety body and a long, clean finish
Zambian coffee bridges the lively acidity of Kenyan profiles with the richer, rounder tones of Central African coffees — making it a beautifully versatile cup for both black coffee purists and espresso enthusiasts.