Racemosa coffee beans

A remarkable and little-known type of coffee that will captivate your senses. Found exclusively in a small and specific area in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, this coffee variety grows in the coastal forests north of Lake St. Lucia.
Adapted to the local climate, Coffea racemosa has exceptional resistance to drought and great flexibility against weather conditions.
This shrub can withstand up to 9 months without water and flourishes even in sandy soils. Its natural ability to survive and thrive in challenging conditions is a testament to its exceptional qualities.
Coffea racemosa is very important as a protected and vulnerable, valuable and rare species.
One of the most remarkable features of Coffea racemosa is its low natural caffeine content. Almost half the caffeine of Arabica!
While C. racemosa was once widely cultivated by the Portuguese in Mozambique beginning in the early 1800s, only a few plantations remain today. Meanwhile, the enchanting island of Ibo and the scenic KwaZulu-Natal regions proudly cultivate this exceptional coffee, preserving its heritage and sharing its extraordinary qualities with the world.