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Rwanda Coopac - Kirorero - FTO & RFA
Flavor Profile: Rich Chocolate, caramel, dark cherry and a smooth finish. WOW! This coffee is out of this world delicious.
Grower(s): Smallholder coffee farmers of COOPAC growing around the Kirorero washing station
Variety: Bourbon (Jackson and Mbizi)
Region: Boneza, Rutsiro - Western Province near Lake Kivu, Rwanda
Altitude: 1800 meters
Soil: Volcanic loam
Process: Fully washed and dried on raised beds
Certifications: Organic, Fair Trade and Certified by the Rainforest Alliance!
Roast Level: Medium-Dark
Brewing Recommendations: This coffee is great in a Chemex, French Press and everyday drip machine while it stands out as a single origin espresso or Aeropress.
Farm Detail
The COOPAC cooperative was founded in 2001 with only 110 members, but has grown to represent more than 8,000 smallholder families in Rwanda, operating 50 washing stations. The cooperative has a particular emphasis on using organic methods for farming and in intentionally conserving and protecting its environment.
Additionally, the cooperative offers social services for the well-being of its members. The Kirorero washing station serves about 2012 smallholder producers in the areas of Boneza and Musasa, about 800 of whom are women farmers.
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