Abadatezuka -Rwanda Wholsale

Notes: Blackberry, pear and caramel
Origin: Nyamasheke district
Producer: Several smallholders
Altitude: 2000 masl
Variety: Bourbon
Process: Washed

Information: 

Abadatezuka Cooperative whose name means “those who rise”  in Kinyarwanda, is a group of smallholder farmers in Rwanda’s Western Province who deliver their coffee in cherry to the Cyato Washing Station.This is one of Rwanda’s most fertile and tropical regions. A mix of black humus and sandy soils, a cool lake-affected climate, and extreme elevations have allowed small farmers to produce specialty coffee at a scale Rwanda has rarely seen.

What makes this coffee particularly special is its terroir in the fullest sense. Native honeybees from the Nyungwe Forest play a role in pollination, contributing to the unique character of the cup. The farmers use no synthetic inputs ie. no artificial fertilizers, no pesticides, letting the land do its work. The Bourbon variety thrives in these conditions, bringing classic sweetness and a well-rounded, fruit-forward character.