Mbare Lot 1 - Rwanda

Mbare, Rwanda

Mbare Lot 1 - Rwanda

This lot was grown and harvested by 34 farmers in the Muhanga District of South province, Rwanda, under the guidance of lead farmer Gracien Tugirimana.

During processing at Rwamatamu’s Mbare washing station the cherries were sorted by hand to remove initial defects, before being pulped and washed through grading channels, eventually poured into tanks for 12 hours of fermentation.

After washing, the coffee parchment was spread out to dry in the sun upon raised beds for around 24 days. During this time seasonal workers turn the beans for even drying, while picking out defects by hand.

Tasting Notes	Red Apple, Treacle, Biscuit
Region	Mbare, Rwanda
Elevation	1800 masl
Process	Washed
Variety	Red Bourbon
Importer	Omwani

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Additional Information

Rwamatamu is a family-owned coffee producer that was established in 2015 by husband and wife team Rutaganda Gaston and Mukantwaza Laeticia.

Community is a huge focus for Rwamatamu, and as such the team have strong relationships with the farmers in Nymasheke and Mbare that they work with. Beyond that though, the team also run community groups in both of these locations.
In Nyamasheke is the Women’s Cooperative, where Rwamatamu have purchased land and provided seedlings and training for local women interested in coffee production. The women cultivate and sell coffee back to Rwamtamu, providing an alternative income source outside of seasonal employment, fostering long-term financial stability for the women in the valley.
In Mbare, a similar project is being run as a Youth Association with locals age 18 - 35. This is to encourage the interest and skills of younger generations in coffee farming.