The story behind it
GrowingRuli, Rwanda
This fully washed coffee is grown at altitudes of between 2,000 – 2,200 metres above sea level and is of the Cofea Arábica Bourbon varietals.
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During harvesting the coffee cherries are carefully selected and hand picked based on quality and the right stage of ripeness. From there, the red cherries are processed or milled to remove the beans inside from the fruit, after which they are washed and fermented. The beans are then moved to be dried and final parchments are removed from the beans. The high altitude plays an important part in the exceptional quality of the coffee produced. It is sourced from the farmers of the Dukunde Kawa Cooperative, who are paid directly, ensuring a fair trade that keeps their business sustainable and meaningful. The Dukunde Kawa Cooperative is located high in the hills of the Musasa region of Rwanda.
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RoastingJohannesburg, South Africa
After the green beans have been imported directly from Dukunde Kawa, roasting is done by Bean There Company locally in South Africa.
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The goal of Bean There Coffee Company is to make a sustainable difference in the lives of African coffee producers and we believe that the best way to do this is to trade directly and fairly with the farmers, building relationships, and promoting quality coffee. We personally seek out the best African coffee producers to curate and craft a coffee experience that does not compromise on taste and quality. Fair trade is not an obligation. It is an opportunity to actively support development, growth, and social empowerment. For too long coffee producers have been exploited and treated unfairly. Bean There deeply believes in trading fairly and ethically with coffee producers in Africa thereby supporting the coffee farmers, their families, and communities. Fair trade is an essential and crucial element of Bean There Coffee Company.
