There can be no denying that Africa produces and supplies some of the best coffee beans in the world. Although other locations like to put up a good challenge, coffee sourced on our wonderful continent stretches to all four corners of the earth. So why do people love African coffee so much? And where should you look to get your hands on some of the best African coffee in the world? We’ve got you covered with all the details today, and soon you’ll be enjoying a fresh cuppa with a local feel that is impossible to emulate. 

Why People Love African Coffee

Uganda and Ethiopia account for a large share of the coffee output in sub-Saharan Africa, which is why a lot of different companies use beans from these areas as part of their taste experiments and subsequent blends. Experts often refer to African coffees as extraordinary for their fruity and floral tasting notes, typically characterized by a bright acidity too. It’s hard to generalise on taste, however, when there are so many different options out on the market, catering to tastle levels across the board. African coffee beans lead the charge in terms of coffee production, only matched in quality (and climate) by our friends across the Atlantic in Brazil. 

Aquaspresso

Aquaspresso deserves to be part of the conversation because of their African coffee beans, an Al-African blend of beans from Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. These beans are sold as a 1kg collection, which consists of four 250g packets. The blend is one of four in the Aquaspresso range, and naturally is one of the more popular choices for people looking to add a bit of local flavour to their coffee fix every day. The other three blends (Gold, Origins and Mountain) are just a good to give a try, with two of these also incorporating African sourced beans into the mix.

Bean There

The Bean There Coffee Company is also a good place to look if you need a quick delivery of African coffee to your doorstep. What we love about these guys is that they have exceptionally high standards for their coffee beans, especially if they are sourced on the continent. The result is a quality guarantee no matter which product you buy. Two of their best sellers (and featured coffees on their digital catalogue) are from Burundi and Ethiopia. Not only does the coffee taste great, but the packaging is eye catching as well. 

Deluxe Coffee Works

Deluxe Coffee Works might specialise in sourcing coffee from all over the world, but there is one particular type of coffee in their online catalogue that has caught our eye in a big way. The Ethiopia Sidamo doesn’t have a five star rating on their website for nothing, and is a popular choice among consumers from various parts of the world. Perhaps it’s the subtle apricot or the hazelnut tones that keep people coming back from more each time. With over a decade of experience in the industry, we’re not surprised that DCW is paving the way for high quality coffee, just like the others on our list today.