Zimbabwe Chipinge Coffee

A premium gourmet coffee, Chipinge is rated second only to Kenyan coffee among East African coffees and they are similar in some respects.

Chipinge Coffee Growing Region

Chipinge (formerly Chipinga) is a prime coffee-growing region in Zimbabwe’s southern Eastern Highlands on the southeastern border of the country in the province of Manicaland near Mozambique. Most Zimbabwe coffee is grown here.

Characteristics of Chipinge Coffee

Chipinge coffee exemplifies a fine East African coffee, exhibiting a vibrant and winey acidity that proves a superb cup presence.

Coffee from the Chipinge region is respected and, on the continent of Africa is exceeded in quality perhaps only by Kenyan coffees.

Chipinge Coffee Farming

The hot climate of the Chipinge region along with the plentiful rainfall, averaging about 1,1000 mm per year, provides good conditions for growing coffee as well as tea and macadamia nuts. Also see Zimbabwe Coffee.

Chipinge Coffee and Espresso Brewing Tips

For tips on brewing the perfect cup of Chipinge coffee see our section on Coffee Brewing. You can also read detailed coffee flavor profiles of Gourmet Coffees and instructions on preparing Espresso Drink Recipes.

For step-by-step instructions see Pulling A Perfect Espresso Shot as well as Barista Guide to Perfect Lattes and Cappuccinos.

Detailed definitions of coffee and espresso terms can be found in the Coffee and Espresso Glossary.  Also see the World’s Best History of Coffee.