coffee processing
We carefully select each cherry at optimal ripeness before proceeding with the washing process
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We carefully select each cherry at optimal ripeness before proceeding with the washing process
Our plantation has a total area of 663 hectares. making us one the largest plantations in Northern Tanzania.
We have planted and grown over 1 million trees on 565 hectares. of our plantation, and have preserved the remaining land as natural forest.
Our coffee is hand-picked. This ensures that only high quality coffee cherries are harvested.
Cherries are processed using traditional wet processing. After removal of the pulp (pulping), the fermentation process takes place. The coffee is then washed in a washing channel and divided into three different grades.
Our coffee beans are sun-dried. A team of up to 100 people constantly rake and turn the coffee beans to ensure they evenly dry. This process is continued until the moisture content is brought down to 10.5%.
After the drying process, we send our coffee to a local mill to remove the husk from the bean. During this process the green beans are sorted by size, weight and class.
Our expert Q-Grader tests and blends each of our coffees and differentiate them into specialized batches based on flavor, taste, and quality.
We ship our specialty green coffee worldwide to clients and roasters.
KILIMANJARO PLANTATION LTD P.O. BOX 976 KILIMANJARO REGION MOSHI-KIBOSHO MWEKA TANZANIA