Rich and full-bodied, this bold roast from Kigayo offers deep notes of dark chocolate and molasses, balanced by a hint of dried apricot for a subtle, fruity lift. Smooth and lingering, it's a complex cup that brings out the best of Rwanda’s high-altitude terroir.
TASTING NOTES: Apricot, molasses, dark chocolate
ROAST DEGREE: Bold
PRODUCER: KODUKAK
VARIETY: Arabica
RECOMMENDED BREWING METHOD: Drip, Pour Over
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
In 2006, 257 coffee farmers from the Kigeyo region of Rwanda came together to collect and process coffee cherries in order to improve the quality of Kigeyo’s coffee. However, it was not until 2015 that KODUKAK (Koperative Dutezimbere Kawa Kigeyo) became a registered cooperative. FLO certification was received in early 2016. Located on the shores of Lake Kivu, KODUKAK today has 990 members / farmers (651 male and 339 female).
KODUKAK is a member of the secondary cooperative COOPAC, which was founded in 2001. They work with over 8,000 members from the six areas of Ack, Ubuzima, Tuzamurane, Kopabm, Abakundakurima, and Abanyamurava in Rwanda’s western province.
Roasted in Stoufvillle, Ontario, Alternative Grounds has been operating as an ethical Canadian producer since 1995. They are passionate about a great cup of coffee and the importance of its origins. In partnership with progressive co-ops around the world, Alternative Grounds is focused on coffee quality, environmental sustainability and fair income for farmers.