Origin
Rwanda
Small-farmer Bourbons from the "land of a thousand hills", sweet and tea-like.
- Region
- East Africa
- Regions
- Nyamasheke, Huye, Rutsiro, Gakenke
- Altitude
- 1,500–2,200 m
- Harvest
- Mar–Jul
- Species
- Arabica (mostly Red Bourbon)
- Processing
- Washed
- Production 2024
- 17,840 tonnes
- World rank
- #31
Varieties grown here
About
After 2000, investment in washing stations transformed Rwandan coffee from commodity to specialty. Careful sorting is needed to avoid the "potato defect", a bacterial taint that affects a few beans.
From Wikipedia
Coffee production in Rwanda plays a significant role in the country's economy and agricultural sector. Known for its Arabica coffee, Rwanda has emerged as a notable player in the global coffee industry.
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