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A wonderfully sweet coffee with a distinctive raisin character, complemented by notes of red berries with black tea on the finish. Rwanda is blessed with ideal coffee growing conditions that include high altitude, regular rainfall, volcanic soils with good organic structure and an abundance of Bourbon. The vast majority of Rwandan coffee is produced by smallholders, of which there are thought to be around half a million, with parcels of land often not much larger than one hectare per family. We sourced this coffee through Raw Material, who work alongside Muraho Trading Co. Situated on the shores of Lake Kivu, the drying conditions and windflow here are ideal for optimal post-pulp drying. Operational since 2016, Rugali has become an impactful example of a successful washing station for the specialty coffee market, putting the Nyamasheke District on the map for high-quality processed Rwandan coffees.