October 1st is International Coffee Day and boy, we're pumped that there's a day to celebrate our fave beverage. If you're a coffee lover, you know that indulging in this caffeinated drink is a complex and nuanced experience—there's the rich aroma, the comforting warmth, and the loveliness of the ritual of sitting down with a fresh cup.
Ever wondered where this magical drink we enjoy comes from? It's probably from these top brands across the continent.
Caffe del Duca
Though less known than some other Kenyan brands, Caffe del Duca was the first brand in Kenya to offer a blended roast. This artisan coffee is made from all Kenyan coffee beans and roasted and packed in Thika by an Italian Kenyan entrepreneur. The coffee boasts high quality aroma and taste and is available as beans, grinds and in capsules and pods.
Kenya AA Coffee
Not only is Kenya AA Coffee one of the biggest coffee brands in Africa, it is also named the tenth best coffee brand in the world.
The Kenya AA Coffee is grown at more than 6,600 feet above sea level, on the highest plateaus of Kenya. The coffee produced in Kenya is renowned for its level of acidity, contrasted with light flavours that embody a rich taste and aroma. The coffee flavours come in two tones: floral and citrus. Kenyan AA Coffee is enjoyed by coffee lovers in both Africa, and throughout the world.
Tanzanian Peaberry Coffee
This rich, intensely flavoursome brew is grown on Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. The coffee outlines a sweet finish that brings richness in flavour.
The Tanzanian Peaberry Coffee is exceptional for its medium roast flavour that emits an aroma like no other in the world. Its flavour is layered with floral notes that leave a citrus, pineapple and coconut taste.
Ethiopian Harrar Coffee
This coffee, produced in Ethiopia, is full of spices and fragrance and is heavily bodied, wild and exotic; thus, making it the most popular coffee brand in Africa, and the seventh best brand worldwide. Ethiopian Harrar Coffee is mostly grown in southern Ethiopia at up to 6,300 feet above sea level and dry processed, which brings out a blend of bold fruitiness.
The fruity and winey tone of this coffee is what distinguishes it from its adversaries. It maintains tones of flowers and fluid acidity, while its taste is collated with garden freshness. Some of its flavours also hint at a jasmine note. As one of the best coffee brands in the world, this coffee is unique.
Uganda's Good African Coffee
With some of the finest Robusta trees in the world, Uganda has become one of the leading coffee exporters on the continent.
This coffee brand was refined by Andrew Rugasira, an inspiring entrepreneur who wanted to create a quality Ugandan coffee brand that could be sold in both local and international markets. The Good African Coffee brand is now sold under four different names: Rukoki Gold, Espresso Roast, Freeze Dried Instant, and Rwenzori Mountains. It is a blissful blend that is enjoyed by many across the continent.
Madagascar Excellence Roasted Coffee
Coffee production in Madagascar counts for nearly a third of the country's export economy. The Robusta, Arabica, and Exceise blends are all found throughout the island nation. Small farmers produce more than 90% of the country's coffee, and many choose to harvest wild coffee trees just once a year in order to produce higher quality coffee.
The Madagascar Excellence Roasted Coffee is available in various flavours such as light roast, city roast, and medium dark roast. It is composed only from the best Madagascar beans, and it captures an aroma that compels coffee lovers to have more.
Raise a cup(pa) to these coffee brands on international coffee day!
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