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Introduction to Congo Single Origin Coffee

Region: Lake Kivu

Producer: Muungano Cooperative

Processing Method: Traditional washed processing

Grade: SC16/18

Variety: Original Bourbon

Altitude: 1300 to 1460 meters

Flavor Description: Grassy notes, apple acidity, citrus fruit sweetness, chocolate, malt syrup, with brown sugar and chocolate aroma in the aftertaste. A clean, smooth, and texturally rich African coffee bean.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is located in Central Africa, with the equator crossing its north-central region. The local forest coverage rate is approximately 58.7%, making it the world's seventh-largest tropical forest. Agricultural products are also abundant, mostly consisting of tropical crops suitable for Robusta coffee cultivation. The easternmost area is the edge of the frequently volcanic African Rift Valley, near Lake Kivu at an altitude of about 1460 meters. The coffee beans from Congo's Kivu region are named after this lake, which borders Rwanda.

In February 2010, Congo joined the Eastern Africa Fine Coffee Association, becoming the organization's 11th member, with the aim of further improving its coffee quality and export volume. In the 21st century, the local coffee industry is undergoing another wave of revival.

Muungano Coffee Cooperative

In Swahili, "Muungano" means 'unity,' guiding the farmers primarily associated with the Muungano Coffee Cooperative. These are the Batembo and Congolese of Rwandan origin - divided by war in eastern Congo. Through cooperation, they have reunited to create better prospects for their families. From 350 founding members in 2009, the cooperative has grown to over 4,000 members by 2014. Muungano's farmers are dedicated to producing high-quality specialty washed Arabica coffee. They invest in coffee nurseries and establish community-level washing stations; by planting new seedlings and strictly harvesting coffee from renewed lands. Muungano widely accepts cupping training to learn the skills and universal language of the professional coffee market, opening two new washing stations in 2014.

Farmers tend to naturally use homemade compost and mulch. Since coffee is interspersed among villages and homes, they consider this important for people's health as well as the environment. Measures are taken to combat the danger of landslides during heavy rains, including planting trees with deep roots to strengthen soil structure.

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