zesty and floral with dominant red berries character and notes of hibiscus, raspberry, green tea, red currant acidity and complimenting lime zest finish
Back in 1996, when RAEK was born, it did so with a clear vision: to offer an economical alternative for women, youth, and those vulnerable to violence in a region deeply affected by poverty and war. It aimed at providing food security and equal opportunities for men and women by developing a coffee project that would lead to a reliable source of income. In 2012 it became a legally constituted cooperative, and thanks to the support from NGOs and government programs, it developed activities that aimed to revitalise the coffee sector in this neglected region.
Many farmers in the town of Katana have been in coffee for over seven years after giving up on their banana and cassava plantations hit by the terrible welter disease. Coffee proved profitable for villages, mainly when focused on quality.
This lot consist of Typica and Bourbon varieties. The processing began with wet fermentation for 12 hours. Beans were washed with clean mountain water and then shade dried, pre-sorted and finally sun dried on raised beds until optimal moisture of 11%.
| variety | JBM, bourbon |
| process | washed |
| region | katana, south kivu |
| altitude | 1400 - 1700 masl. |
