Mugina
RWANDA
producers: local smallholders
region: Kamonyi
elevation: 1600 – 1800 m.a.s.l
species and variety: arabica, Red Bourbon
processing method: washed
fermentation: spontaneous
East African coffees are known for their excellence: just think of Rwanda’s neighbour Burundi or the nearby Kenya and Ethiopia. Three hundred processing stations operate in the country where most coffee farmers work on small, 1-hectare plots. Rwandan coffee is characterized by a balanced complexity of flavours. The unique combination of sweet, floral and fruity notes is unlike anything else in the world of coffee. The Mugina washing station, built 20 years ago, is the oldest processing station of the CBC exporting company. In addition to maintaining a strong and sustainable relationship with local small producers, Mugina also supports local educational institutions. The strong bond created in this way is resulting a fair and transparent trade chain and high-quality coffee.