Ruli, Rwanda (250gm)

Ruli, Rwanda - available in 250gm.

Country  //  Rwanda
Altitude  //  1,960m above sea level
Variety  //  Red Bourbon
Process  //  Washed
Tasting notes  //  Great Balance, Stone Fruit, Honey, Floral Finish

About:

This 100% Red Bourbon lot was produced using coffee cherry from 430 smallholder farmers who deliver to Ruli washing station, one of three washing stations owned by the Dukunde Kawa Cooperative. Ruli is located close to the small town of Mususa, in the Ruli Sector or Gakenke District, in Rwanda’s rugged and mountainous Northern Province.

Ruli sits at 1,920 meters above sea level, overlooking a beautiful landscape of rolling green hills and rich, red earth. A total of 1756 farmers (1104 men, 652 women) deliver cherry to the washing station throughout the season, which employs 43 permanent staff and increases by another 170 seasonal staff during the harvest period. The area surrounding Ruli has mineral-rich soil and a lush environment that is well suited to specialty coffee production. Typically, farms are situated between 1,800 to 2,100 meters above sea level.

This lot exemplifies the hard work the members of Dukunde Kawa have undertaken to produce coffees that fulfil the potential of this beautiful region. We love how elegant and floral this coffee is, with a silky body and green grape and raspberry notes.

We feel so lucky to work with Dukunde Kawa. When we first started working with the cooperative over a decade ago, the president at the time, Anastase Minani, explained that their goal was to be the very best cooperative in Rwanda. We think they’re well on their way to achieving this goal, and we are excited to have been able to share this journey with them.