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 The ‘Tanna Coffee’ plantation
is located at 400m above sea level, with a mean average temperature
of 18 degrees C and average annual rainfall of 2500mm, it is
perfectly suited for growing only the purest Arabica Coffee
utilizing the semi-dwarf Catimor varieties, which are hybrids
developed from some of the worlds finest coffee stock. The deep rich
volcanic soils of Tanna Island are both highly fertile and free
draining, with a PH level on the plantation of between 5.7 and 6.4.
The rich fertile soils and a pest-free environment (in conjunction
with a natural bio-control program and the abundant leguminous cover
crops), ensures that Tanna Island is ideal for growing the purest
organic coffee in a sustainable, non-harmful manner.
A new Coffee Development Programme was launched some 4 years ago to
increase the quality, quantity and productivity of the smallholder
farmers and to provide maximum value-addition to their income. To
date through the CDP, there has been around 300,000 trees planted on
Tanna alone and a further 50,000 planted on other adjoining islands.
This has culminated in a four-fold increase in production and with
technical training programmes, it has ensured that an optimum
quality and freshness is strictly maintained throughout the entire
process, from the plantation to the cup. Tanna Coffee is 100%
Organically Grown & is currently organizing certification through
Certenz (New Zealand), as well as Fair Trade labeling through FLO.
Our objective is to not only provide the health conscious coffee
consumer, a truly natural product that is guaranteed to be 100% free
of any harmful sprays or chemical fertilizers, but to also ensure
that the smallholder local farmers receive the maximum benefit for
their efforts, yet still grow their product in a truly sustainable
manner. We aim to do this yet still maintain our unique flavour,
superb aromatic qualities and absolute satisfaction.
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