RUGALI RWANDA

£15.00

FAMILY RUN FARM

Our Rare Release range is reserved for the coffees and producers of innovation. This Yellow Bourbon lot from Muraho Trading Co and the smallholder farmers of Rugali embody this spirit entirely. Two brothers, Gaudam and Karthick Anbalagan founded Muraho with a mission to show the world how great Rwandan coffee could be, but also how incredible and resilient its people are in the wake of one of the worst atrocities to face humanity: the 1994 Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi population.

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Roast Profile

Roast Profile

Light Roast

Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

Orange Sherbet and Dark Chocolate

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BUYING STANDARDS

It’s really important for us to work with trusted partners in our supply chain who can provide us with honesty and traceability. We have created a set of guidelines to help us source coffee in a way we feel aligns with our values and beliefs. There are three core categories that we think outline the most important factors to consider when purchasing coffee: economic transparency, social relationship, and environmental efforts.

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OUR PACKAGING

Our 250g bags are 100% plastic-free and can be recycled with your household paper or composted in your garden. We recommend storing your coffee in an airtight container like this one. Our 1kg bags are home compostable but not domestically recyclable, please don't put them in your curbside recycling. The planet thanks you!

ROASTING ON RENEWABLE ENERGY

We’ve recently switched to a new electric Typhoon roaster which allows us to significantly reduce our carbon footprint. We selected it for its capacity, efficiency, and to maintain the same high-quality roasting. This transition also marks a step toward our long-term goal of becoming carbon neutral, with a commitment to using 100% renewable electricity. Though the installation required a significant investment in new power infrastructure, the move reinforces our dedication to sustainability and strengthens our promise to customers that we deliver on our environmental commitments.

Details

Producer

Smallholders of Rugali

Origin

Nyamasheke, Rwanda

Variety

Yellow Bourbon

Process

Natural

Origin

Nyamasheke, Rwanda

A country we buy from annually; coffee from these luscious, jungle covered mountains has a unique tea-like quality. Producers in Rwanda have persevered through political turbulence at the turn of the century, and are now one of the most sought after origins in specialty coffee.

Process

Smallholders of Rugali

In Rwanda, producers and exporters are aided by the National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB), a government organisation established to promote and grow Rwandas coffee production, a vital part of the countries economy. Muraho were the first exporter granted a license to produce and export honey and natural processed lots in Rwanda, a monumental step in elevating the potential quality and prices received for Rwandan coffees. But they didn’t stop there.

Yellow Bourbon seeds are one of four varieties given to the farmers local to Rugali. They are supported financially and given help from agronomists, to maximise crop potential, diversify Rwandan coffee exports, and build resilience against the incoming impacts of climate change. Gaudam, Karthick are true innovators and they want above all for people to appreciate the hard work and dedication in the face of adversity. We couldn’t agree more.

SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Social Relationships

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EDUCATION

Brew Guides

Our favourite recipes from the roastery to try at home.

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