Zambia Mount Sunzu

Welcome to Mount Sunzu Coffee, a farm nestled at the foot of Zambia’s biggest mountain that is focused on producing speciality coffee that balances quality, sustainability and integrity. This farm actively protects the local Miombo forest, uses solar powered irrigation, and applies climate-smart agricultural techniques to reduce their footprint.

Zambia’s emergence into coffee production came comparatively late in the game compared to other parts of Africa, however various international initiatives in the 1970s caused the industry to grow exponentially. With its favourable climates and abundant water supplies, the country has a huge potential to produce some great speciality coffee.

Zambia’s emergence onto the coffee production scene came comparatively late in the game compared to other parts of Africa, however various international initiatives in the 1970s caused the industry to grow exponentially.

In an effort to introduce an additional revenue stream, the World Bank, along with the Zambian Government and later the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) established a number of coffee projects across the country in the 1970s.
These projects set off a boom in smallholder coffee cultivation that boosted coffee production within Zambia, though withdrawal of funding as well as a drought in 2005/2006 lead to many farmers uprooting their trees in favour of more reliable crops.

Despite this, Zambia remains a potentially excellent source of coffee with favourable climates and abundant water supplies. With proper planning, the country could produce some exceptional coffee for those willing to invest in the industry.

Divided between smallholders and a handful of large-scale estates, the majority of Zambia’s coffee growing sector is concentrated in the Muchinga Mountains of Northern Province, which has ideal rainfall and temperatures for coffee growth. Other large estates are established in Serenje and around the capital city of Lusaka within the Southern Province.

Our speciality coffees are 100% traceable and ethically sourced. We work direct with farmers, or through trusted partners, to bring you the best coffee from around the world.

Sourced in partnership with: Omwani