Abakundakawa cooperative farmers hand-pick ripe cherries on the volcanic slopes of Rwanda’s mountainous Gakenke district. The region’s distinct microclimate, high elevation, and rich volcanic soils help produce coffee with balanced, sweet, floral, and fruit-forward notes. Founded in 2004, Abakundakawa has grown from 180 to nearly 2,000 members and now operates two washing stations. The co-op is a central economic and organizing institution, building local infrastructure, paying dividends, and supporting projects like supplying fresh water to a local hospital. It also provides health insurance and, through an NGO partnership, dairy cows to improve food security. This lot was produced by members of Abakundakawa women’s associations—Duhingekawa and Abanyamaka—whose tailoring center, training programs, and income initiatives build economic and social resilience across the community. This coffee was grown using organic practices by certified organic producers at origin.
Rwanda Abakundakawa is a deeply expressive coffee built on golden sweetness and layered fruit, offering both clarity and richness. At the coffee’s medium roast, the acidity softens and comes into balance with the fruit, while the body turns rounder and more substantial, allowing golden sugars to take center stage and creating a more integrated cup.
Rwanda Abakundakawa
