Direct from Tanzania

Where the Mountain
Shapes the Bean

Premium green coffee beans from Tanzania's finest micro-lots. Q-Grader tested, direct trade. Trusted by specialty roasters across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

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Grader Certified
50kg
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1800m+
Avg. Altitude
Q-Grader Tested Every Batch
Minimum Order 50kg
Direct Trade, No Middlemen
Micro-Lot Traceability
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Our Story

Tanzania's Coffee Legacy,
Delivered to Your Roastery

Kilimanjaro Beans was founded with a singular mission: to connect the world's best specialty roasters with Tanzania's extraordinary coffee heritage. Operating at the intersection of Scandinavian precision and East African terroir, we source exclusively from high-altitude farms on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond.

Tanzania produces some of the world's most complex arabica coffees. From the volcanic soils of Kilimanjaro to the remote micro-lots of Songwe–Mbozi and Mbinga — each bean tells a story of altitude, varietal, and the hands that cultivated it.

Every lot that leaves under our name has been evaluated by our resident Q-Grader in Tanzania. No compromises. No filler lots. Just exceptional green coffee ready for your roaster.


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Handpicked coffee cherries on Kilimanjaro slopes, Tanzania
Growing Regions

Tanzania's Premier
Coffee Terroirs

Primary Origin

Kilimanjaro

Africa's highest peak creates extraordinary growing conditions. Volcanic soils, cool nights, and altitudes 1,400–2,000m produce our signature lots with bright acidity and stone fruit complexity.

1400–2000m Washed Natural Bourbon · NY11

A bright, structured AA from the Songwe hills of Mbozi. Washed at high altitude with clean fermentation, delivering excellent clarity and stone fruit lift.

1,700 masl AA Washed SCA 85.25
Lot 002 · AA

Mbinga

Classic Mbinga AA — full body, dark chocolate, and red fruit clarity from washed processing at 1,450m. A reliable, high-scoring lot for medium to dark roasts.

1,450 masl AA Washed SCA 84.00
Lot 004 · PB

Mbinga Peaberry

Mbinga's peaberry selection — concentrated sweetness and vibrant acidity in a single-bean format. Washed, clean, and versatile across roast profiles.

1,450 masl Peaberry Washed SCA 83.50
Lot 005 · PB

Songwe – Mbozi Peaberry

Our highest-scoring current lot. A Songwe peaberry with exceptional separation and density — vibrant, complex, and exceptionally clean from washed processing at 1,700m.

1,700 masl Peaberry Washed SCA 85.75
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Explore our complete guide to Tanzania's coffee regions — geography, varietals, processing methods, and what to expect in the cup from each distinct terroir.

Full Region Guide
From Farm to Roaster

Our Quality
Process

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Farm Selection

We work directly with smallholder farmers and washing stations across Tanzania. Each partner is vetted for farming practices, cherry quality, and traceability.

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On-Site Milling

Green beans are processed and milled at source, sorted to specialty grade with strict defect standards before moving to evaluation.

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Q-Grader Cupping

Our certified Q-Grader cups every lot in Tanzania using SCA protocols. Only lots scoring 84+ are accepted. Full score sheets available on request.

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Export & Delivery

Packed in grain-pro or jute bags (your choice), exported with full documentation and delivered to your roastery door-to-door worldwide.



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Why Roasters Choose Us

Built for
Discerning Buyers

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Q-Grader Verified

Every lot is cupped by our in-country certified Q-Grader. Full SCA cupping scores and flavor notes available before you commit to an order.

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True Direct Trade

We work directly with farmers and cooperatives in Tanzania, eliminating unnecessary intermediaries and ensuring fair prices at origin.

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Flexible from 50kg

Minimum order starts at 50kg — accessible for small roasters exploring Tanzania, with scaling options up to full container loads.

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Full Traceability

Farm name, washing station, varietal, processing date, screen size, and altitude documented for every lot we ship. Tell your customers the whole story.

Knowledge Base

Learn About
Tanzania Coffee

Origin Guide

Complete Guide to Tanzania's Coffee Growing Regions

From Kilimanjaro to Songwe–Mbozi and Mbinga — a deep dive into what makes each Tanzanian terroir unique and what to expect in the cup.
Coffee Education

What Is a Q-Grader and Why It Matters for Green Coffee Buyers

Understanding the SCA Q-Grader certification and how it protects roasters from poor-quality or misrepresented green coffee.
Buyer's Guide

How to Buy Green Coffee Beans: A Guide for Specialty Roasters

Everything you need to know about sourcing, evaluating, and ordering green coffee — from first contact to arrival at your roastery.


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Direct Contact

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Email [email protected]
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WhatsApp / Phone +46 70 720 50 45
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Registered Office Kilimanjaro Beans
Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden

Response Promise

We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours. For urgent requests, WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach us.

Minimum Order

Our minimum order is 50kg per lot. We can combine multiple origins to reach this threshold. Samples available for qualified buyers.