98% of Rwanda's coffee production sells well overseas.

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Arabica coffee grown in Rwanda is famous for its unique fruit sweetness and rich grass aroma. In recent years, the Rwandan government has taken positive measures to vigorously promote coffee production, set up coffee production cooperatives in various places, and give technical guidance and financial support to farmers, so that coffee production has made considerable progress. "

Like many African countries, Rwandan coffee is mainly produced by small farmers, and the ripe cherry fruits are collected and sent to the processing station every year during the harvest period. First, it is selected by hand to ensure that no immature or damaged fruit is mixed in. Then remove the pericarp, wash the pectin in the channel after 12-18 hours of washing and fermentation in a cool and low temperature environment. During the drying process of the scaffolding, the members of the treatment station will turn manually and take care of them carefully to ensure that the raw beans with shells will not lose moisture or dry unevenly in sufficient sunlight, until the moisture content stability of raw beans is reduced to less than 14%.

Coffee producing areas in Rwanda

There are about 33000 hectares of coffee plantations in Rwanda, with 500000 people engaged in the coffee industry. With the good natural conditions of high altitude and fertile volcanic soil, the country's fertile soil and suitable climate are conducive to plant growth. The beautiful country of thousands of hills Rwanda has a long and rich culture for growing highland coffee, mainly high-quality Arabica coffee. Rwanda is a country with rare soil-altitude-climate harmony in the world. In this unique growing environment, high-quality coffee from Rwanda has a distinctive taste and aroma. Bourbon coffee grown in Rwanda is one of the original varieties of Arabica coffee.

Bourbon 100% tree species are planted in the Malaba region of Rwanda, which is about 1560-2100 meters above sea level, and the harvest season is between February and June each year. The soil is mainly composed of volcanic ash and is planted completely organically. As a result of the unique regional cultivation, thus creating a strong regional characteristics of coffee beans.

The characteristics of Rwandan coffee

The taste of Rwandan coffee is described as "grass aroma" with tropical climate characteristics. In addition to the sweetness of fruit, this coffee also gives people a feeling of freshness, clearness and freshness. Bourbon coffee grown in Rwanda is amazing for its sweet fruit, full-bodied, unrestrained and lingering aftertaste. This coffee has a delicious, citrus sweetness and a deep chocolate color.

Flavor: with light acidity, cherry, cinnamon, fresh and bright acidity, solid sweetness.

Introduction of Coffee processing and Export Association

CEPAR was established in 2010 to support coffee production through the establishment of a fertilizer fund initially managed and implemented by the National Agricultural Export Commission (NAEB). CEPAR has a mission to promote coffee products nationwide and even exports 75 per cent of the coffee produced in Rwanda. The 20 members of the association will first buy fertilizer and then distribute it to coffee farmers, which can help coffee farmers increase coffee production.

The challenges facing

Kenya produces far more coffee per tree than Rwanda, so Munyura, general manager of Mibirizi Coffee andFood Stuffs, thinks there is plenty of room for coffee growth in Rwanda. Rwanda's coffee exports far outweigh its domestic consumption. Currently, 98% of Rwanda's coffee is exported, while domestic consumption is only 2%. Although they have made a lot of efforts to promote their coffee beans, there is still great competition in the international market.

One of the main challenges facing coffee processors and exporters is the instability of the international market. Price fluctuations affect sales as well as the plans of coffee farmers and exporters.

"increasing coffee production is one of the effective ways to reduce coffee prices," Munyura said. I think Rwanda's coffee production can double in two to three years. " He encouraged the people of Rwanda to improve the professionalism of coffee cultivation and produce high-quality coffee beans.

Aifeitou analysis, in recent years, Rwanda coffee beans are mostly identified as gourmet coffee by SCAA, and they have also been highly appraised in the world coffee industry. According to the president of the Rwandan Coffee processing and Export Association (CEPAR), coffee is a key factor in the country's sustainable development. 98% of the country's coffee is exported and the coffee produced has strong regional characteristics.