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

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Only about 2% Arabica are cultivated (http:<HTML5video type="youtube">68CCqMRCBQQ<//www.priori.ch/das_Buch/39.htm) but is expected to increase.HTML5video>

Additionally, there are about 50 wild coffee varieties with less caffeine contents which have not been widely commercialised (http:<HTML5video type="youtube">i4fGEyAJVKE<//www.priori.ch/das_Buch/39.htm).HTML5video>

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

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:Sambirano_055Produits_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

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