Difference between revisions of "Madagascar Coffee"

From MadaCamp
Jump to: navigation, search
 
(22 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
The two main coffee types cultivated in Madagascar are Arabica and premium quality Robusta.
+
'''The two main coffee plants found on Madagascar are Robusta and Arabica. Cultivation areas of Robusta can be found on the east coast, in the Vatovavy-Fitovinany region, around [[Tamatave]], [[Antalaha]], as well as in the northwest, on [[Nosy Be]] and along the [[Sambirano]] river.'''
  
−
The cultivation areas of Robusta coffee are along the east coast of Tamatave, Antalaha and in the north west, Nosy Be, Sambirano etc.
+
{| class="imageTable"
 +
|-
 +
|colspan="3" | [[File:Sambirano 055.jpg|600px]]
 +
|-
 +
|[[File:Madagascar Coffee 005.jpg|196px]]
 +
|align="center"|[[File:Madagascar Coffee 014.jpg|196px]]
 +
|align="right"|[[File:Madagascar Coffee 019.jpg|196px]]
 +
|-
 +
|}
  
−
Arabica from Ethiopia arrived in Madagascar at the beginning of the 19th century .
+
<HTML5video type="youtube">WruIcT-NFj8</HTML5video>
  
−
Arabica is grown at higher altitudes of the central highlands of the Antananarivo Province and on the northern central plateau Lake Alaotra in the Toamasina Province
+
<HTML5video type="youtube">68CCqMRCBQQ</HTML5video>
  
−
Only about 2% Arabica are cultivated (http://www.priori.ch/das_Buch/39.htm), but this should be expanded.
+
<HTML5video type="youtube">i4fGEyAJVKE</HTML5video>
  
−
Additionally, there are about 50 wild coffee varieties with less caffeine contents but which have not been widely commercialised (http://www.priori.ch/das_Buch/39.htm).
+
<HTML5video type="youtube">pRlZ4IjNgIQ</HTML5video>
  
−
The coffee plantations are owned by individual provincial small farm holders who do not use articicial fertilisers.
+
Robusta grows in the lowlands, usually at altitudes between 100m and 300m. Madagascar's Robusta Kouillou have a pronounced acidity and light body with a strong lasting finish, yet balanced and harmonious. While suitable for any roast level, a longer roasting or blend with Arabica may be ideal.
  
−
Madagascar's Robusta Conilon/Kouillou has a pronounced acidity and light body, yet balanced and harmonious, which makes it especially suited for blends.  
+
[[File:Sambirano 006.jpg|600px]]
 +
 
 +
Arabica seedlings were brought to Madagascar in the beginning of the 19th century and is grown at higher altitudes in the central highlands, such as in the [[Antananarivo]] province and around [[Lake Alaotra]] on the northern central plateau in the Toamasina province.
  
 
[[File:Madagascar Coffee 001.jpg|600px]]
 
[[File:Madagascar Coffee 001.jpg|600px]]
  
−
[[File:Sambirano_055.jpg|600px]]
+
Only about 2% Arabica are cultivated but this is expected to increase. Additionally, there are about 50 wild coffee varieties with less caffeine contents which have not been widely commercialised [http://www.priori.ch/das_Buch/39.htm].
 +
 
 +
[[File:Produits_TAF_Madagascar_014.jpg|600px]]
 +
 
 +
Almost all Madagascar's coffee plantations are owned by individual small family farm holders whose traditions and cultivation methods maintain biological diversity, which helps provide natural pest control, shade and organic nutrients.
 +
 
 +
== Further information ==
 +
 
 +
* https://www.bradtguides.com/articles/coffee-culture-madagascar/
 +
* https://homeroastcoffee.com/products/madagascar-robusta-organic-sc-14-fw-coffee-for-roasting
 +
* https://www.kaffeezentrale.de/madagaskar
 +
* http://bunaa.de/de/madagaskar/
 +
* http://www.ppafoundation.org/uploads/1/1/6/5/11653723/_company_profile_taf_2.pdf
 +
* http://biodiversite-ecovalorisation-madagascar.e-monsite.com/medias/files/bec-english-version.pdf
  
−
[[File:Sambirano_006.jpg|600px]]
+
* View all [[Madagascar Coffee photos]]

Latest revision as of 12:03, 13 December 2021

The two main coffee plants found on Madagascar are Robusta and Arabica. Cultivation areas of Robusta can be found on the east coast, in the Vatovavy-Fitovinany region, around Tamatave, Antalaha, as well as in the northwest, on Nosy Be and along the Sambirano river.

Sambirano 055.jpg
Madagascar Coffee 005.jpg Madagascar Coffee 014.jpg Madagascar Coffee 019.jpg

Robusta grows in the lowlands, usually at altitudes between 100m and 300m. Madagascar's Robusta Kouillou have a pronounced acidity and light body with a strong lasting finish, yet balanced and harmonious. While suitable for any roast level, a longer roasting or blend with Arabica may be ideal.

Sambirano 006.jpg

Arabica seedlings were brought to Madagascar in the beginning of the 19th century and is grown at higher altitudes in the central highlands, such as in the Antananarivo province and around Lake Alaotra on the northern central plateau in the Toamasina province.

Madagascar Coffee 001.jpg

Only about 2% Arabica are cultivated but this is expected to increase. Additionally, there are about 50 wild coffee varieties with less caffeine contents which have not been widely commercialised [1].

Produits TAF Madagascar 014.jpg

Almost all Madagascar's coffee plantations are owned by individual small family farm holders whose traditions and cultivation methods maintain biological diversity, which helps provide natural pest control, shade and organic nutrients.

Further information

Retrieved from "https://www.madacamp.com/index.php?title=Madagascar_Coffee&oldid=59358"