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Know Your Cup

Coffee was once a key component of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) economy, with the Eastern part of the country hailed as a "coffee paradise." However, a dark colonial past and subsequent periods of political turmoil have impeded the growth of its coffee industry.

While the production of specialty coffees is becoming popular in many coffee-producing nations, Congolese coffee remains a rarity, especially those of specialty grade.

Recently, there has been a resurgence in Congo's coffee sector, bolstered by investments from both private and public entities. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is emerging as a noteworthy player in the specialty coffee market, as it continues to build the necessary infrastructure and expertise.