Coffee trees were first planted in Rwanda when it was a Belgian colony during the 19th century. Things looked promising for the coffee-producing industry until the 1900s when a brutal civil war threw the country into turmoil, devastating lives and industries. A century later, after the genocide ended in 2000, Rwanda received an influx of international aid, including large investments in the coffee-producing industry, and in 2004, the first washing station was built. Beautiful Rwanda and its people have been to hell and back, but the terroir and climate continue to make the country a fantastic specialty coffee destination worth caring about.
🌤️ Harvest happened around April-May. It was good with reasonable weather conditions.
🌱 Volume expectations are typical. Project Origin is expecting to import 1 mixed container to Australia.
Nothing to report this update.
🗓️ The following pricing guide refers to the 2023 crop.
🇺🇸 Please note all price indications are based on current market conditions as of 1st August 2023 with the NYC coffee market price at approximately US$1.65/lb.
✅ All prices will be reviewed at the time of sale or contracting.
💲Price range is based on volume contracted. Contracts of 80 bags or more will be at the lower price range. Talk to the sales team for specific quotes for your business.
🇦🇺 Australia Sales
Natural and washed lots are likely to be about AU$16.50-21.50/kg.
🌍 International Sales
For roasters not in Australia, pricing would be US$12.50-16.70/kg depending on volume. We will only be offering lots shipped from Australia. No direct shipments from origin available this harvest.
✉️ Some pre-shipment samples for the 2023 crop microlots are available now.
🥄 Samples this harvest so far have shown zero potato defects, which is positive considering this can be a possibility from this origin.
🚢 Shipping the 2023 harvest will be available from around January 2024.
International roasters will only be able to ship these lots from our Australian warehouse or select distributing partners.
🚢 Shipping the 2023 harvest will be available from around January 2024.
Rwanda has one main harvesting period from May to September. Coffees will typically ship from each origin about 3-4 months after the harvest begins.
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, the Ngunnawal people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.