Gisanga CWS
Tropic Coffee Company Ltd
GS-2026-01
This micro-lot (GS-2026-01) originates from Gisanga Coffee Washing Station, located in Mbuye Sector, Ruhango District, Southern Province, Rwanda, at an elevation of 1,650–1,850 meters above sea level. Produced from carefully selected Red Bourbon cherries, the lot undergoes meticulous sorting and flotation before controlled anaerobic fermentation in sealed tanks. The whole cherries are then slowly sun-dried on raised beds, with careful monitoring and regular turning throughout the drying process.
General Information
Sensory and Jury Scoring Summary
About the Farm
This coffee farmers’ story begins in Mbuye Sector, Ruhango
District, in Rwanda’s beautiful Southern Province. Here, the
farmers grow 100% Red Bourbon Arabica coffee, known for its rich
flavor and quality. Their journey with coffee is a mix of tradition
and new ideas. Recently, they took part in training sessions that
taught them the best ways to care for their coffee trees and how to
protect them from pests and diseases. These lessons helped them
learn how to grow healthy coffee plants and produce a better
harvest.
A strong partnership between these farmers and the Tropic Coffee
Washing Station has been key to their success. Together, they have
worked hard to produce coffee that not only makes their community
proud but also shows what can be achieved through teamwork,
learning, and dedication. The farmers take great care in every
step, from planting to harvesting, always aiming for the best.
Their commitment to quality has also been recognized through
Gisanga Coffee’s back-to-back wins in the Best of Rwanda
(BOR) competition in 2024 and 2025.
Thanks to their hard work and smart practices, the farmers now earn
a good income that helps support their families. This financial
progress allows them to meet daily needs and plan for the future
with hope. One practical benefit they enjoy is having motorcycles
to transport their coffee cherries easily to the washing station,
saving time and effort.
The story of these farms and fellow farmers is one of growth,
learning, and the pursuit of excellence. Their coffee is more than
just a crop it’s a symbol of their dreams and determination,
rooted deeply in the fertile lands of Rwanda’s coffee region.
Through their shared vision, they continue to build a brighter
future for themselves and their community.
