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Africa

Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, making Africa home to some of the world’s most unique coffees that set high standards for quality. Starbucks opened its first store in South Africa in 2016.

Matt, the Starbucks Reserve Coffee buyer, visits Rwanda and tastes this year’s first batch

Digital Traceability Tool connects baristas in stores all the way back to the farmers, like Virginie from Rwanda

Photo Essay: Partners visit Rwanda for the 2023 Origin Experience

Bahati, an agronomist in Tanzania, is helping coffee farmers adopt a business mindset

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