RWANDA NGOMA filter 250g

22,50
Rwanda, a landlocked East African nation, shares borders with
Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of
the Congo. Despite its relatively modest annual coffee
production of 20,000 tonnes, Rwanda has earned acclaim in
the specialty coffee sector. Coffee cultivation traces back to the
early 1900s, with significant expansion occurring under
Belgian colonial rule, albeit with an initial focus on quantity
rather than quality. The tragic events of the 1994 genocide
profoundly impacted the industry; however, recovery efforts
included initiatives such as the National Coffee Strategy,
developed in collaboration with the World Bank.
Baho Coffee operates eleven washing stations around the
country and benefits from strong relationships with the local
producers. This connection to local traditions and cultures
inspires them to develop. new experimental processes or
varieties.
The specialty coffee scene is gradually gaining momentum in
Rwanda, partly due to the burgeoning tourism industry and
rising disposable incomes. Coffee cultivation typically entails
small plots of approximately 250 trees, often intercropped withkookaburra
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staple crops, serving as the primary income source for many
farmers. Government-led initiatives, in partnership with
international organizations, seek to enhance coffee quality by
establishing new washing stations and providing assistance to
farmers. Washing stations like BAHO Coffee play a pivotal role,
offering improved prices and support to farmers dedicated to
enhancing their yields.
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