Rwanda Coffee Bean Characteristics & Flavors | Lake Kivu Coffee Brand Story

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Rwanda Coffee Flavor Profile

Rwanda's coffee flavor profiles are remarkably diverse: cherry, grape, lime, chocolate, cantaloupe, orange, honey, candy, apricot, plum, and more.

These fruit flavors are actually a testament to excellent growing conditions. According to data provided by the National Agricultural Export Development Board, Rwanda currently has approximately 400,000 small-scale production units, with farms generally situated at elevations of 1,700-2,000 meters. The high altitude creates multi-layered coffee flavors. The country's coffee production mostly comes from the western and southern regions, but in fact, there are five production areas. In the southwest, the Virunga volcanic region is prominent, where the famous Silverback Mountain is also located. In the western part of the country lies the Kivu region near Lake Kivu. In the central part of the country, there's the Kizi Rift region. Then at the southern end of the map lies the lower-altitude Akagera, approximately 1,300 meters high. Finally, in the east, there's the Muhazi region.

While regional characteristics certainly differ, generally speaking, all Rwandan regions feature high altitude and nitrogen-rich volcanic soil. To produce high-quality coffee, these conditions are naturally essential.

Central and Western Rwanda

Rubavu district, along the shores of Lake Kivu,

Elevation: 1450m-1900m,

Adjacent to the Virunga mountain range,

Africa's highest lake,

Also one of the few lakes in the world that experiences volcanic eruptions.

Volcanic geology with fertile soil rich in volcanic minerals,

Essential nutrient-rich soil for coffee cultivation.

The climate is mild and humid due to lake regulation, with rainfall throughout the year.

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