Gebrand Madagascar Arabica Coffee, Unwashed, Ambatomenaloha, Bourbon, Sundried Arabica, Organic, 1000 g

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Coffee in Madagascar is almost entirely produced by smallholders, some 350,000 of whom account for 90% of the total coffee cultivated area. They are widely dispersed, often in areas that are not easily accessible. The average farm measures 1 - 1.5 hectares and coffee is typically grown on just 10 - 15% of this area. A number of growers exploit coffee trees that have literally become wild (forest crop), simply once a year, stripping whatever cherry makes it to that point. The Malagache are coffee drinkers by tradition but domestic consumption growth is restricted by adverse economic conditions – current estimates put the total at about 180,000 bags annually, of which about 20,000 bags are Arabica. This unwashed Arabica can be considered as very good. Furthermore, a small portion of this Arabica is certified Organic (Bio). Ambatomenaloha Coffee Region. The coffee is entirely produced in the Ambatomenaloha region, one of the main arabica producing areas in country. This region is located 160 km southwest of the Capital city Antananarivo. Coffee cultivation in this region ranges from 1,200 to 1,600 metres above sea level. Harvesting occurs between April through June. Average smallholding is around 0.2 hectares, with an average of 200 trees. Ambatomenaloha coffee growing region is blessed with rich volcanic soils. This coffee is of the Bourbon variety, naturally fermented, and fully sun-dried.