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Rwanda Western Province

Rwanda Western Province

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Raisin, citrus zest & nutmeg

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Kigeyo Washing Station is located in the Rutsiro District in the Western Province and was founded in 2005. The surrounding communities of Karambi and Buhimba contribute coffees to the washing station. It is run by Coopérative pour la Promotion des Activités Café or COOPAC.

COOPAC is a Fair Trade–certified cooperative located near Lake Kivu on the steep slopes of volcanic mountains. The organization was founded by Emmanuel Rwakagara, who is the president of COOPAC as well as the owner of the Gishamwana Island coffee estate. COOPAC began with 110 farmers in April 2001 and currently has 8,000 members contributing coffee from Ack, Ubuzima, Tuzamurane, Kopabm, Abakundakurima, and Abanyamurava. With 6 washing stations along the northern landscape of Lake Kivu, COOPAC exports 150 containers of Fair Trade-certified coffee annually.

COOPAC is committed to environmental and social sustainability in addition to producing high-quality coffee. Waste by-products from processing are used as fertilizer rather than discarded into the lake, and shade trees are distributed to farmers to prevent soil erosion. COOPAC has assisted in the construction of a school, healthcare clinics, and roads and bridges in the community. The cooperative also has a program to distribute cows and goats to the most productive farmers and provides farmers with an agricultural advisor to teach the latest production methods.

Coffee Care

To keep coffee fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature, away from light, heat, and moisture.

Coffee best by information

Whole Bean: Freshest before 30 days

Ground: Freshest before 10 days

Note that coffee does not expire, but quality degrades over time due to the releasing of gases

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  • Medium Body

    Balanced flavor with more body and richness than a light body, notes of chocolate, nuttiness, and fruitiness.

  • Medium Acidity

    Balanced and pleasant acidity that is noticeable but not overwhelming. Notes of citrus, berries, and stone fruit.

  • Single Origin

    Coffee beans sourced from a specific region or farm, with unique flavors and characteristics. Best enjoyed black.