Rwanda Swiss Water Decaf Natural
In 2015, a group of 30 women from Rubavu, Western Province, came together to form the Tuvemubukene Cooperative. Naming the cooperative “Tuvemubukene,” or “to get out of poverty,” the women aim to work together to help each other increase cash flow, improve income stability, and create financial sustainability for their families.
The women use basket making and sewing clothes to diversify their revenue streams and increase financial stability for their families. Today, the Tuvemubukene Cooperative has more than 65 members and a reputation for both high quality and social sustainability.
The women of Tuvemubukene Cooperative deliver their coffee cherry to the Nyamumba washing station, where the coffee goes through multiple rounds of sorting and is eventually dried on raised beds.
Once processed, a portion of the coffee was then sent to the Swiss Water decaffeination facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, to be a part of the “Small Batch” program. The Swiss Water process removes the caffeine while maintaining the complex aroma and flavor notes.
COFFEE INFORMATION
| Origin | Rwanda |
| Variety | Red Bourbon |
| Process | Natural |
| Farmer |
Tuvemubukene Women’s Cooperative |
| Region |
Nyamasheke, Western Province (Near Lake Kivu) |
| Sub Region | - |
| Washing Station |
Nyamyumba Washing Station |
| Drying Practices | African Beds |
| Elevation (MASL) | 1500-2000 |
| Origin Cup Score | 85 |
Farmer-first Information
We take a farmer-first approach when sourcing our coffee, recognizing that the best coffee often comes from family-owned farms. Our commitment ensures that farmers are fairly compensated for producing the highest quality coffee. Our approach goes beyond coffee; it's about empowering farmers and their families to thrive.
- Farmer/Producer Relationship Length with BLCC: =1 years
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It's a fact that the world's coffee comes from families, not big corporations. Every bag of coffee that we deliver to you comes directly from these incredible coffee-producing families. Their dedication to their craft and commitment to sustainable practices truly make every sip of our coffee a unique experience. This is the ethos that drives us every single day.
