Ngororero CWS
Rwacof Exports Ltd
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Ngororero coffee has earned international recognition for its exceptional quality, with Rwacof Ngororero Washing Station receiving two top prizes at the 2018 Ernesto Illy International Coffee Awards, including the “Coffee Lovers Award.” This natural Arabica lot, contributed by NGABONZIZA Mathias from Hindiro, Ngororero District, was cultivated at 1,616 meters above sea level. At the station, the cherries undergo careful flotation and visual sorting before being sun-dried on raised beds for four weeks, with regular sorting and turning to ensure even drying. The result is a coffee with Brilliantly chocolate aroma with delicious caramel & citrus, lively acidity and medium/good & rounded Mouthfeel, Nice aftertaste with sweet and cleanly. Stable consistency and harmony balance with uniformity in cups and Richness overall. Certified under RFA, IMPACT, and Café Practices, the lot reflects both the distinctive character of Ngororero coffee and the station’s commitment to quality and responsible production.
General Information
Sensory and Jury Scoring Summary
About the Farm
Coffee has been part of NGABONZIZA Mathias’s life since
2005, when he was inspired by his parents, who were also coffee
farmers. What began as a family influence has grown into a
productive farm of 505 coffee trees, currently yielding between
1,500 and 2,000 kg of coffee per season. Mathias attributes his
good production to the care he gives his coffee trees. He regularly
applies fertilizers, keeps his farm weed-free, and takes action
against pests and diseases to maintain healthy and productive
trees.
The income from coffee has brought meaningful changes to his
family’s life. Mathias has used it to purchase land, pay
school fees for his children, and meet other important household
needs. Coffee has also given him the capital to establish and grow
other businesses, including selling construction materials and food
products, allowing him to diversify his sources of income.
Beyond the financial benefits, Mathias takes pride in what coffee
farming has helped him achieve and the respect it has earned him
within his community. His progress has strengthened his commitment
to coffee, and he now hopes to expand his farm by planting more
trees.
With coffee prices continuing to rise, Mathias sees further
opportunities ahead. He believes that increasing production can
help farmers like him earn more, invest in their livelihoods, and
build a better future for their families.
