GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE:

Republic of Zambia is located in Southern Central Africa and covers an area of 290,586 sq. miles and has a population of 9.4 million. Climate is dry in May to July, warm and humid in August to October and moderate in November to April.

COFFEE BACKGROUND:

The crop was introduced to the North of Zambia in the early 1980's. It quickly gained interest in the Southern higher altitude areas and has steadily developed through to todays levels. There is a steady growth expected for the future and a potential crop of over 100,000 bags per annum by 2004 should be achieved.

SPECIES: Arabica

ALTITUDE AT WHICH GROWN: 3,000 - 4,200 ft

PREPARATION METHOD: “Washed”

ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 49,000 bags (99-00 crop)

SHIPMENT PERIOD: August - March

TYPES OF COFFEES TO BE OFFERED:

AA GAQ Plus Lupili

AA FAQ Plus Zambica

AA FAQ Plus Nampamba

Personal Comment:

9/23/98

We have imported this coffee in the past but the quality was not consistent. However, in July this year, we met there and negotiated with the largest exporter of this coffee to bring some their fine coffees into the United States. We are waiting for a new-crop coffee samples and will then decide on the types that we will import on a more regular basis.

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