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 Tanzania 

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Tanzania
========

 Africa 

Best known for the coffees grown on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru. Tanzanian coffees often display black tea-like characteristics with citrus acidity and stone fruit notes. The peaberry variety from Tanzania is particularly sought-after.

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coffees tracked

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roasters offering

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cuppings logged

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growing regions

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Flavors commonly associated with Tanzania

Across **2 cuppings** logged by members, coffees from Tanzania most often taste of **allspice**, **apple** and **lime**.

 [ allspice×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/213 "allspice") [ apple×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/1 "apple") [ lime×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ poached pear×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/129 "poached pear") [ quince×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/130 "quince") 

Growing regions

### Northern Tanzania

  1 coffee  

Northern Tanzania, particularly the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, is renowned for producing high-quality arabica coffee at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. The region benefits from volcanic soil, consistent rainfall, and cool mountain temperatures that create ideal conditions for developing complex, balanced flavor profiles with notes of citrus, chocolate, and spice. Tanzanian coffee from this region is prized for its medium body, bright acidity, and distinctive fruity characteristics that reflect the unique terroir of East Africa's premier coffee-growing area.

### Arusha

Northern region near Mount Meru with ideal growing conditions. Arusha coffees often present balanced acidity, medium body, and notes of chocolate, stone fruit, and subtle spice. The region shares many characteristics with neighboring Kilimanjaro.

### Kigoma

Western region bordering Lake Tanganyika with unique conditions. Kigoma coffees often present balanced profiles with mild acidity, medium body, and notes of chocolate and nuts. The lake influences the region's climate for coffee production.

### Kilimanjaro

Northern region on the slopes of Africa's highest mountain. Kilimanjaro coffees typically feature bright acidity, full body, and notes of black currant, chocolate, and citrus. The volcanic soil and high elevation contribute to distinctive flavor profiles.

### Mbeya

Southern highland region producing high-quality coffee. Mbeya coffees typically offer bright acidity, medium to full body, and notes of blackberry, chocolate, and citrus. The region includes the notable Mbeya and Mbozi districts.

### Mwanza

Northwestern region bordered by Lake Victoria. Mwanza coffees often display balanced profiles with medium acidity, body, and chocolate characteristics. The region has less coffee production than Tanzania's major growing areas.

### Ruvuma

Southern region including the Mbinga district with quality coffee. Ruvuma coffees typically offer bright acidity, full body, and notes of black tea, citrus, and dark chocolate. The region produces some of Tanzania's most distinctive coffees.

### Songwe

Southern region formerly part of Mbeya with quality production. Songwe coffees often display complex acidity, full body, and notes of black tea, citrus, and berry fruit. The region's high plateaus provide ideal growing conditions.

### Tarime

Northern district bordering Kenya with similar growing conditions. Tarime coffees typically feature bright acidity, medium body, and vibrant fruit notes with chocolate undertones. The region shares characteristics with nearby Kenyan growing areas.

Coffees from Tanzania

###  [ Tanzania Peaberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/150-tanzania-peaberry) 

 by [ Knowledge Perk Coffee Company ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/273-knowledge-perk-coffee-company)

    Certifications Rainforest Alliance   Process Washed   Country  [Tanzania](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/tanzania)    Region Northern Tanzania    

First noted

May 13, 2026

Last tasted

May 13, 2026

 1 cupping 

 [ apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/1 "apple") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ allspice](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/213 "allspice") 

###  [ Idiwili ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/45-idiwili) 

 by [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)

    Species Arabica   Country  [Tanzania](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/tanzania)     

First noted

Aug 31, 2025

Last tasted

Aug 31, 2025

 1 cupping 

 [ poached pear](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/129 "poached pear") [ quince](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/130 "quince") 

Recent cuppings

###  [ Tanzania Peaberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/227-tanzania-peaberry-by-jacobwweis) 

    Cupped By  [@jacobwweis](https://unpacking.coffee/users/jacobwweis)    Cupped On  May 13, 2026    Since Roast  7 days    Roaster  [ Knowledge Perk Coffee Company ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/273-knowledge-perk-coffee-company)    Brew Method  [ Drip Coffee Maker ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=10)     

 ![Jacob Weis](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/c6c717b33584081a5f9b613be5538ad7?s=120&d=identicon) 

 [ apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/1 "The apple flavor in coffee often evokes notes of bright, crisp acidity and a subtle sweetness, reminiscent of a freshly picked Fuji or Gala apple. The warm, autumnal hue of the hex code captures the cozy, comforting essence of this unique coffee profile.") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "The lime flavor in coffee can provide a bright, zesty, and refreshing taste, reminiscent of the vibrant green color of the lime fruit. It can add a pleasant acidity and citrus notes to the coffee, creating a lively and invigorating drinking experience.") [ allspice](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/213 "This warm brown hex code (#8B4513, saddle brown) represents the rich, earthy undertones of allspice while capturing the deep warmth and complexity of the spice itself, reflecting both the visual appearance of ground allspice and the roasted, toasted character of coffees that express these flavor notes.") 

###  [ Idiwili ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/78-idiwili-2025-08-31) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Aug 31, 2025    Since Roast  7 days    Roaster  [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Hario V60 ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=15)    Brew Recipe  [ Hario's V60 Recipe ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/1-harios-v60-recipe "Hario's V60 Recipe")     

 ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) 

 Definitely a nice spicy subtle flavor with pleasant acidity.

 [ poached pear](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/129 "The soft, muted gray-green color represents the pale, delicate nature of the poached pear flavor, which is not overpowering but rather a harmonious and nuanced taste experience.") [ quince](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/130 "The bright, golden-yellow color of #FFCC66 represents the vibrant, almost citrusy acidity and the subtle floral notes of the quince flavor profile.") 

Roasters featuring Tanzania

 [ CC Coava Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) [ KP Knowledge Perk Coffee Company 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/273-knowledge-perk-coffee-company) 

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###   [ Kenya Gachuiro AB ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab)  

   by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34)      Country   [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya)       Region Nyeri         

First noted

Aug 29, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 29, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ marionberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/177 "marionberry") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ hibiscus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "hibiscus") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry")  

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###   [ Harmufo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo)  

   by [ SEY ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Gedeb     Elevation 2,300–2,400m      Source Harmufo      

First noted

Aug 26, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 27, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") [ ripe stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/252 "ripe stone fruit") [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo) 

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###   [ Mexico Maria Méndez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez)  

   by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)      Country   [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico)       Region Chiapas     Elevation 1400m        

First noted

Aug 19, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 19, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ almond](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/37 "almond") [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "cola")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) 

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###   [ The Answer ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer)  

   by [ Cat &amp; Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee)

      Process Washed, Natural          Elevation 1,100-1,900m      Source Various      

First noted

Aug 17, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 19, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/250 "fruit") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) 

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###   [ Nelson Flores ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores)  

   by [ Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed     Species Arabica     Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara)      Country   [El Salvador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/el-salvador)       Region Chalatenango     Elevation 1632m        

First noted

Aug 16, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) 

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###   [ Takele Mammo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo)  

   by [ Cat &amp; Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/93-wild-heirloom-ethiopia-arabica-cultivars)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Yirgacheffe     Elevation 1800 - 2100m      Source Takele Mammo Denbi      

First noted

Aug 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 24, 2026

  3 cuppings 

   [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ rooibos](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/249 "rooibos") [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo) 

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###   [ Juan Puerta Mango ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/183-juan-puerta-mango)  

   by [ Resident Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/296-resident-coffee-roasters)

      Process Co-fermented and experimental (Mango)      Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Quindío     Elevation 1386m      Source La Sirena      

First noted

Aug 11, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 11, 2026

  3 cuppings 

   [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ mango lollipop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/246 "mango lollipop") [ fruit rollup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/245 "fruit rollup") [ jumex mango nectar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/247 "jumex mango nectar") [ cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/86 "cream")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/183-juan-puerta-mango) 

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###   [ Fondo Paez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez)  

   by [ Amavida Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/294-amavida-coffee-roasters)

     Certifications Organic         Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)          Source Fondo Paez Cooperative      

First noted

Aug 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 23, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez) 

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###   [ Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria)  

   by [ The Boy &amp; The Bear ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/292-the-boy-the-bear)

      Process Anaerobic Natural      Varieties [Tabi](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/70-tabi)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Santander       Source Hacienda Cafetera La Pradera      

First noted

Aug 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 09, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ dried fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/138 "dried fig") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria) 

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###   [ San Antonio La Paz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz)  

   by [ Water Avenue Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/291-water-avenue-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Castillo San Ramon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/100-castillo-san-ramon)      Country   [Guatemala](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala)       Region Sierra de Las Minas     Elevation 1200-1400m        

First noted

Aug 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 05, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ black walnut syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/244 "black walnut syrup")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz) 

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###   [ Ethiopian Kercha ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha)  

   by [ Cat &amp; Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee)

          Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Guji         

First noted

Aug 03, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 03, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ cane sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29 "cane sugar") [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ strawberry ice cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/243 "strawberry ice cream")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) 

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###   [ Finca Santa Cruz Washed ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed)  

   by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)      Country   [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico)       Region Chiapas      Harvest 2026     Source José And Karina Argüello      

First noted

Jul 28, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 04, 2026

  3 cuppings 

   [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ earl grey tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/242 "earl grey tea") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed)
