Varietal Red Bourbon
Region Nyamasheke
Process Washed
Producer – Collection of farms 70% female producers
Altitude 1550 – 1850 masl
Cup Profile
cocoa green apple dark fruit- dried sultana syrupy heavy body – produces a delicious and bold & complex espresso
Farm Information
THIS PROJECT began in 2022 AFTER DISCOVERING 315 FARMERS IN THE
NYAMASHEKE REGION WITHOUT ACCESS TO A CO-OPERATIVE OR WASHING
STATION. THE SMALL HOLDERS began PROCESSING AND EXPORTING THE COFFEE.
of which 70% of the – farming group is female
TERRAIN IN THE REGION IS RUGGED AND MOUNTAINOUS. HOWEVER, THE
VOLCANIC SOIL, TROPICAL RAINFALL AND HIGH ELEVATION PROVIDE
EXCEPTIONAL GROWING CONDITIONS.
THE FARMS AND WASHING STATION ARE LOCATED IN THE WESTERN PROVINCE,
THE NYAMASHEKE DISTRICT, WHICH BORDERS THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF
CONGO AND ALSO THE NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK.