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Mbeya (Southern Highlands)
Tanzania · Mbeya Region (Southern Highlands)
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A cacao-growing area in Tanzania's Southern Highlands, the broader region of which the Kyela district near Lake Nyasa accounts for a large share, producing fruit-forward beans from smallholder farms.
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Country Tanzania Region Mbeya Region (Southern Highlands) Growing region Africa Coordinates -9.10°, 33.45° (approx.) Elevation 400-900 m Producer multiple Genetic groups admixture Traditional class mixed Also known as Southern Highlands cacao Bean notes Mixed Trinitario and Nacional-derived hybrid populations grown by smallholders in the warmer valleys of the Southern Highlands. Harvest season main Aug-Dec Fermentation Smallholder and centralised fermentation, typically 5-7 days. Drying Sun-dried on raised beds. Flavour fruity · bright acidity · cocoa · light nuttiness Updated 2026-05-22
Sources Cacao of Excellence — Tanzania Mababu Cooperative producer profile kakao.io seed dataset — pending fuller verification
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