Dating back to the 15th century, coffee is arguably thought to have originated from Ethiopia.
With some notable myths tracing its discovery and consumption to the Horn of Africa nation as well Morocco, one can confidently conclude its cultivation and brewing is intertwined with some centuries-old African customs and traditions.
With notably Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania exporting very huge volumes of coffee annually, Face2Face Africa, in photos, highlights some of the most sought-after coffee brands from Africa.
Tried any of them? Let us know which one is your favourite!
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Ethiopian Harrar coffee — Photo Credit: equatorcoffee.com
Ethiopian Harrar Coffee
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Tanzanian Peaberry Coffee — Photo Credit: lostdogcoffee.com
Tanzanian Peaberry Coffee
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Arabica coffee — Photo Credit: report2012unbrussels.org
Arabica Coffee from Cameroon
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Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Coffee
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Coffee
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Kenya AA coffee — Photo Credit: buderimcoffee.com au
Kenya AA Coffee
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Ivorian Coffee
Ivorian Coffee
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Good African Coffee, Uganda — Photo Credit: fandam.co.za
Good African Coffee, Uganda
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Virunga coffee — Photo Credit: bensbeans.org
Coffee from Virunga, Democratic Republic of Congo