CITRUS, DRIED FRUIT, SILKY
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.
The second coffee we're showcasing is a medium roast and is delicate, complex and enthralling coffee.
Marie is one of the founding members of the Dukunde Kawa Coop and one of the first members of the Rambagirakawa women’s group. She has seen her life transformed by these groups and says “[it] has shown me that even the impossible can become possible!”
To read more about Marie, 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 dried fruit and crisp citrus notes, all tied together by a silky texture.
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: Marie Bedabasingwa
ELEVATION: 1,960 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**
CITRUS, DRIED FRUIT, SILKY
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.
The second coffee we're showcasing is a medium roast and is delicate, complex and enthralling coffee.
Marie is one of the founding members of the Dukunde Kawa Coop and one of the first members of the Rambagirakawa women’s group. She has seen her life transformed by these groups and says “[it] has shown me that even the impossible can become possible!”
To read more about Marie, 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 dried fruit and crisp citrus notes, all tied together by a silky texture.
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: Marie Bedabasingwa
ELEVATION: 1,960 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**