RASPBERRY JAM, GRAPE, COLA

Part of the Rwandan coffee story that we find so incredibly compelling and moving, are the stories of the Women who rebuilt their communities after the horrific genocide of 1994.

As with every year, we get really excited about Rwanda season. The coffees are stunning, the stories human and the ability to have some genuine positive impact on our supply chain is real.

This year we were fortunate enough to secure four single producer lots, quite rare in Rwanda, from four incredible women from the Rambagirakawa Women’s Group.

First up we have a delicate, complex and enthralling coffee from Laurence Mukakabera.

Her story is one of tragedy, recovery, heart and perseverance. To read more about Laurence, how she became a leader within her community and what that means to her, we defer to our import partners Melbourne Coffee Merchants. 

We are so very grateful to our friends Aislinn & Fleur, at Melbourne Coffee Merchants, for sharing these connections with us and to Laurence for her incredible coffee.

This Red Bourbon lot is deliciously sweet with notes of sticky raspberry jam and crisp grape, all tied together by a cola finish. 

For each lot we are showcasing from Rambagirakawa, we will be donating to the Supporting Strong Women campaign introduced by MCM. This campaign raises funds for Rambagirakawa a women’s association within the Dukunde Kawa Cooperative in Rwanda’s Northern Province. Since forming in 2012, the all-women group has advocated tirelessly for greater autonomy, support and resources for Dukunde Kawa’s female landowners and coffee farmers. 

REGION: Northern Province

DISTRICT: Gakenke

WASHING STATION: Ruli

WASHING STATION OWNER: Dukunde Kawa Cooperative

FARMER: Laurence Mukakabera

ELEVATION: 1,980 masl

VARIETY: Red Bourbon

PROCESS: Washed

IMPORTER: Melbourne Coffee Merchants

**All photos courtesy of Melbourne Coffee Merchants. We did not travel with them to origin**