February 20, 2026
Ruvuma, Southern Tanzania, Tanzania
The coffee is grown on the slopes of Mountain Kitumbalomo. Coffee was introduced to this part of Tanzania in 1886 by Missionaries in Peramio which was center of missionaries. With a dormant volcanic Kitumbalomo mountain, the AMCOS acquired its name.
Year
1993
Elevation
1809 – 1820 m
Region
Ruvuma, Southern Tanzania
Process
Farm Washed/ CPU
No. of Farmers
320 Men/ 39 Women
Certification
Fair Trade Certified
Varieties
Kent – KP, Bobon N39 and Normal (Seed) Coffee
With a dormant volcanic Kitumbalomo mountain, the AMCOS acquired its name.
Kitumbalomo AMCOS is found at the lower part of Kitumbalomo mountain with the following villages Mapipili, Linda,Liwihi, Lukiti and Kihangi Mahuka surrounding it. Coffee is majorly collected from Liwihi and Mapipili.
Due to good climatic conditions and good fertile soils, the missionaries decided to distribute coffee seedlings to small farmers in the region in 1886.
Currently has 9 Board Members with Paul Kapinga as the Chairperson.
Due to good climatic conditions and good fertile soils, the missionaries decided to distribute coffee seedlings to small farmers in the region in 1886.
Currently has 9 Board Members with Paul Kapinga as the Chairperson.
“I have seen real change in my life through coffee. The cooperative has given me hope and stability.”
- Beatrice
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