Rwanda Kabirizi - Rwinyoni - 12 oz.

Tasting notes: Dried cranberry, graham cracker, cocoa.

In the Cup

This Fair Trade and Organic-certified lot from the Kabirizi washing station in Rwanda’s Rutsiro District brings together tangy fruit notes with comforting depth. Anchored by flavors of dried cranberry, red currant, and cocoa, with a hint of cinnamon, the cup offers graham cracker sweetness and a bright touch of fresh lime, while a subtle black tea dryness carries the finish.

This coffee’s layered profile is a reflection of the care taken throughout the production process: vibrant but grounded, familiar but intriguing. We hope you love it as much as we do!

Origin 

Rwanda contributes less than 0.2% of the global coffee supply but has earned a significant place among African origins for its exceptional quality and unique characteristics. Located in the Western Province bordering Lake Kivu and Nyugwe Forest, this region's volcanic soil (a mixture of sandy and black humus) and extreme elevations create perfect conditions for specialty coffee production.

The Producer 

COOPAC is a Fair Trade-certified cooperative founded by Emmanuel Rwakagara in 2001. What began with 110 farmers has grown to 8,000 members across multiple communities.

The Kabirizi washing station was established in 2004 and has earned recognition in the Cup of Excellence.  In addition to its focus on quality, COOPAC supports local infrastructure, schools, and environmental initiatives — from composting coffee pulp to reforesting farmland with shade trees, to providing unique farmer support in the form of agricultural advisors to teach the latest production methods and performance rewards (through livestock distribution).