Lot RW - BIO 154 - COKO 001: Twongerekawa Coko Twongerekawa Coko CWS
Lot Pricing Information
This alluring coffee lot was produced by farmers represented by Kubwari Martin, a dedicated farmer in Rwanda’s Northern Province, at an altitude ranging from 1,800 to 2,200 meters above sea level. Produced by Twongerekawa Coko, this coffee from the Twongerekawa Coko washing station reflects a commitment to quality and sustainability. The lot underwent a fully washed process, a meticulous method involving careful depulping and fermentation to enhance its clarity and brightness. This technique yields a vibrant cup with crisp notes of tangerine, jasmine, and honeyed sweetness. Grown in the fertile volcanic soils of Gakenke and certified Organic, this Red Bourbon lot embodies the essence of Rwandan specialty coffee—showcasing the region’s unique terroir and the expertise of its farmer and the washing station.
Lot Description
| Reference Number: | RW - BIO 154 - COKO 001 |
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| Opening Bid: | $0.00/lb |
| Increment: | $0.20 |
| Weight: | 660 lbs |
| Varietal: | Red Bourbon |
| Process: | Fully washed |
| Altitude: | 1800-2200 masl |
| Boxes: | 10 |
| Boxes Size: | 15 kg |
| Bag Type: | Boxes: Each box will contain 2 bags of 15kg each |
| Origin: | Northern Province, Gakenke District |
| Producer: | KUBWARI Martin |
| Score: | 87.51 |
| Country: | Rwanda |
Coffee details
| Description: | Cupping notes: A unique and special coffee with excellent structure, clarity, and sweetness. Delicate and smooth, offering notes of chestnut, jasmine, white grape, and apricot. Bright orange and red fruits blend with white chocolate, hazelnuts, and tangerine, creating a round, silky mouthfeel. Subtle sugarcane sweetness adds balance, resulting in a refined and elegant cup with delicate, layered flavors. |
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Farm details
Producer Story:
High in Rwanda's Northern Province, nestled on the volcanic slopes of Gakenke District at elevations of 1,700 to 2,300 meters, lies the Twongerekawa Coko Washing Station. "Twongere" means "supporting each other" in Kinyarwanda—a name that perfectly captures this Fair Trade and Organic-certified cooperative's spirit.
Established in 2009 by eleven female coffee farmers, the cooperative has grown to encompass over 1,200 smallholder farmers, with women comprising the vast majority. The washing station, built and operated predominantly by women since 2013, stands as a shining example of women-led excellence in specialty coffee production and environmental stewardship.
Under management by twelve dedicated members (eight women, four men), Twongerekawa Coko has earned recognition as a small cooperative with outsized impact on quality and community development. Each farmer manages an average plot of just 1.3 hectares, yet together they create something extraordinary.
Their Red Bourbon Arabica thrives on mineral-rich volcanic, schist, and sandstone soils. The exceptionally high altitude allows for slow ripening and intense flavor development. Coffee is processed using the fully washed method with innovative water-saving Colombian machine washers—testament to their commitment to quality and environmental sustainability.
Meticulous processing involves careful depulping, precisely controlled fermentation, and exacting grading practices. The result is elegant, expressive coffee showcasing unique high-altitude terroir, with cup profiles revealing notes of white peach, lemon cake, black tea, green apple, and chocolate—a vivid expression of Gakenke's exceptional growing conditions and organic cultivation methods utilizing natural fertilizers like manure and coffee pulp mulching.
The cooperative's mission extends beyond coffee production, aiming to alleviate poverty among 800+ smallholder farmers through Fair Trade premiums and sustainable development practices. Twongerekawa Coko symbolizes community-led development—in each cup, you taste not just Rwanda's highland terroir purity, but the collective craftsmanship of women supporting each other in pursuit of excellence.
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