Democratic Republic of Congo

Thamani FW

This Fully washed coffee from South Kivu is a mix of high grade lots from several cooperative washing stations in the region. Those stations are Changwe, RUJCAFE (Ruhunde Jeunes Caféiculteurs), Alpha New and COCASKA (Co-opérative de Café du Sud Kivu).

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Coffee Grade:: South Kivu FW

Farm/Coop/Station:: Changwe, RUJCAFE, Alpha New and COCASKA washing stations

Varietal:: Bourbon

Processing:: Fully washed

Altitude:: 1,600 meters above sea level

Owner:: Smallholder farmers working with Changwe, RUJCAFE, Alpha New and COCASKA cooperatives

Subregion/Town:: Various

Region:: South Kivu

Farm Size:: <1 hectare on average

Harvest Months:: April - July

Cultivation

South Kivu has nutrient-rich volcanic soil and ideal climatic conditions for growing Arabica coffee.

Harvest & Post-Harvest

Farmers selectively handpick cherry and deliver it to their local cooperative washing station. Cherry is sorted at intake and then After a period of wet fermentation, parchment is washed in clean water and laid on drying beds. Parchment is turned frequently to ensure even drying. It takes approximately 14 days far parchment to dry.

Coffee in Democratic Republic of Congo

Coffee once played a huge part in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) economy. Eastern DRC was called “a paradise for coffee.”  Unfortunately, the country’s dark colonial history followed by waves of political turmoil limited prosperity in the coffee sector. Today, coffee’s making a comeback as a number of private and public sector actors invest in the country. We believe DRC is a country to watch as it continues to build the infrastructure and knowledge needed for specialty coffee production.