Rwanda
Country: Rwanda Rwanda
Kamajumba – Kivubelt Coffee
Farm: Kamajumba – Kivubelt Coffee
Western Province – Lake Kivu
Region: Western Province – Lake Kivu

Rwanda is still relatively unknown as a coffee-growing country – nevertheless, we have imported coffee from this Central African nation several times. A new generation of farmers is increasingly focusing on higher quality and direct contact with roasters. Our new Kamajumba roast from Rwanda presented itself in our tastings with the dominant notes of nut and cocoa. But delicate floral and fruity nuances can also be found in the cup. It is medium-bodied (perhaps slightly stronger than our current coffees from Colombia) and therefore particularly suitable for fully automatic coffee machines or classic filter coffee (Chemex, V60, or Moccamaster). As an espresso, the floral nuances intensify – resulting in a very complex cup overall. The quality of Kivubelt's coffee has been recognized with the prestigious Cup of Excellence.

Variety
Red Bourbon
Height
1550 – 1700 m
Processing
fully washed
Grading/Additional
A1
Screen
15+
Harvest time
March – June
Harvest type
selective pick
Drying
Raised bed / terrace

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Quality coffee and community promotion

Our Rwandan coffee comes from the shores of Lake Kivu in western Rwanda, on the Kamajumba Coffee Peninsula. This farm belongs to the "Kivubelt Coffee" cooperative, which was founded in 2011. It comprises five of its own farms and also offers approximately 500 smallholder farmers in the region the opportunity to utilize the cooperative's technical resources. In addition to technical equipment, the cooperative provides the smallholder farmers with expertise and knowledge about coffee quality and agriculture. By improving the quality of their coffee, they are able to sell their green coffee at significantly higher prices through direct export. Besides producing a high-quality product, the cooperative also places great importance on supporting the local school and healthcare systems.

Kamajumba: High-quality Arabica coffee from Lake Kivu in Rwanda

The beautiful Kamajumba peninsula, covering approximately 22 hectares, lies on the shores of Lake Kivu in the Gihombo region of Rwanda. The peninsula's elevation ranges from 1550 to 1700 meters above sea level. The coffee is hand-picked. Wet processing, sun-drying on so-called "African beds," and storage take place at Kivubelt's Coffee Washing Station (CWS), named "Jarama." Three permanent employees and about 50 seasonal workers are employed at Kamajumba during the harvest season from March to June.
Kivubelt coffee is 100% pure, high-quality Arabica coffee. The humid equatorial mist of Lake Kivu and the volcanic soils originating from the Virunga volcanoes provide an ideal terroir for growing high-quality coffee beans.

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