Tanzania Iyenga AMCOS

Lemon Lime, Stone Fruit, Jasmine Origin - Tanzania Region - Songwe Process - Washed, dried on rasied beds Variety - Bourbon & Jackson Bourbon Altitude - 1675-1900 meters Founded in the wake of Tanzania’s 2003 Cooperative Act, Iyenga AMCOS today represents 193 members and collects from just over 500 smallholder farmers. Most plots measure only 1–2 hectares, with none larger than 5, and nearly all are within walking distance of the washing station—though trucks and motorbikes run during harvest to ensure cherry is pulped within eight hours of picking. Iyenga’s board has earned a reputation for capable management, pairing reliable collection services with strict pulping standards. More recently, they have set their sights on quality: in 2019, Iyenga won the Taste of Harvest competition with their AA and PB coffees. Together, we are now focused on expanding drying bed capacity—an essential step toward extending drying times and realizing the cooperative’s quality ambitions.