Rushashi Coffee Washing Station (CWS) is the largest of two washing stations owned by the Abakundakawa coffee producer cooperative, one of This Side Up’s first partners. It is located in the lush and green Gakenke district, characterised by high spiky hills at high altitudes – making it ideal for high-quality coffee production. It is no coincidence that this region produces some of Rwanda’s most sought after coffees.

Abakundakawa (translated those who love coffee) started as an association in 1999 with 103 members. Today it’s a solid, well-organised cooperative with 2100+ farmers, of which 900+ are women and 400+ are youth, throughout 17 villages in Gakenke district.

Tonen: Sinaasappel, rozijn & zwarte thee.
Koffieboer: Cooperative farmers
Variëteit: Bourbon
Regio: Gakenke District
Verwerking: Natural
Verwerkingsstation: Rushashi station
Oogst: 2024
Altitude: 1700-2000 m.a.s.l

Mondgevoel: Medium-volle body

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