The African renaissance
Rwanda
Origin Details
Altitude
1,700 - 2,200m
Harvest Season
March - July
Varieties
3 common
Regions
4 featured
Processing methods
Common varieties
Coffee Heritage
History of Rwanda
"The African renaissance"
Coffee has been grown in Rwanda since the early 1900s, but the industry was devastated in 1994. Since then, coffee has been central to the country's rebuilding, with massive investment in quality infrastructure and specialty focus.
Shop RwandaAbout Rwanda
Rwanda has transformed its coffee industry in just two decades, becoming a specialty powerhouse. The country's high altitudes and ideal climate produce coffees with remarkable sweetness and complexity.
Rwandan coffees are celebrated for their sweetness and red fruit notes. The country's cooperative washing station model ensures consistent processing, while extremely high altitudes create dense, flavor-packed beans.
Flavor Profile
Famous Regions
Huye (Butare)
Floral, silky, complex
Nyamasheke
Citrus, bright, clean
Gakenke
Berry, sweet, balanced
Rulindo
Stone fruit, tea-like