Origins / Kokoa Kamili (Kilombero Valley)tz-kokoa-kamili
Kokoa Kamili (Kilombero Valley)
Tanzania · Morogoro Region (Kilombero Valley, Mbingu)
reviewed
admixture
A central fermentary at Mbingu in the Kilombero Valley that buys wet cacao from nearly 3,000 smallholders, producing a consistent fruit-forward profile widely used by craft chocolate makers; it is among the only commercial fermentaries in Tanzania.
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Country Tanzania Region Morogoro Region (Kilombero Valley, Mbingu) Growing region Africa Coordinates -8.20°, 36.10° (approx.) Elevation 250-500 m Producer cooperative · Kokoa Kamili Genetic groups admixture Traditional class mixed Also known as Mbingu fermentary Bean notes Wet beans bought from thousands of smallholder farmers and fermented at a central station; trees are Trinitario and Nacional-derived hybrid seedlings, including a local 'Udzungwa Trinitario' selection. Harvest season main Aug-Nov Fermentation Centralised three-tier eucalyptus-box fermentation, around 6 days, designed for consistency across many smallholders. Drying Fully sun-dried on raised drying tables. Flavour clean · red fruit · berry · balanced cocoa Certifications organic Updated 2026-05-22
Sources Kokoa Kamili — kokoakamili.com (producer documentation) Cocoa Runners — Kokoa Kamili grower profile Silva Cacao — Tanzania Kokoa Kamili Organic origin sheet
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