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Phoka AA/AB is a specialty coffee grown in the high-altitude Phoka Hills of Northern Malawi, between 1300 and 2500 meters above sea level. This fully washed coffee is cultivated from Nyasa, Catimor, and Geisha varietals, benefiting from the region’s ideal growing conditions. With a flavour profile featuring notes of caramel, clementine, and golden raisin, Phoka AA/AB offers a vibrant, clean, and crisp cup.
Cupping notes highlight its juicy, rounded, and well-structured body, delivering a balanced and refreshing coffee experience. Sourced from the Phoka Coffee Cooperative, which prioritises sustainability for farmers, Phoka AA/AB reflects the cooperative’s commitment to quality and environmental stewardship.
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Phoka Coffee Cooperative is a small-scale producer located in the beautiful Phoka Hills of Northern Malawi, where coffee is grown at altitudes ranging from 1300 to 2500 meters. The cooperative benefits from a temperate climate and consistent rainfall, creating favorable conditions for coffee farming in villages like Chakaka, Mphachi, Salawe, and Junju, near Nyika National Park.
Founded in 2019 after separating from the Mzuzu Coffee Association, Phoka Coffee has partnered with Satemwa Tea and Coffee for milling, grading, and export support. This partnership helps ensure the cooperative’s coffee is processed and prepared for international markets with care.
Phoka Coffee Cooperative focuses on training farmers in sustainable farming methods, including careful picking of ripe cherries and proper processing at local washing stations. The coffee is then transported to Satemwa for further processing and sample testing before it’s packaged for export.
With a deep connection to the local community and a commitment to producing quality coffee, Phoka Coffee Cooperative strives to offer a unique product while supporting the livelihoods of its farmers.
