Rwanda Agaseke Washed

$27.50

  • Light Roast
  • Single Origin

Named after traditional Rwandan Peace Baskets, or Agaseke, this coffee was produced by a collective of women farmers located near Lake Kivu in the highlands of Rwanda. A sweetly spicy aroma of oatmeal raisin cookie leads into notes of jasmine tea and ruby red grapefruit, balanced by creamy cashew. During the months of February and March, $1 from the sale of each bag goes directly to supporting the Floyd County High School Speech Team. Scroll down to read about Coffee for a Cause.

Tasting Notes

  • Ruby Red Grapefruit
  • Cashew
  • Jasmine Tea
  • Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Quantity:

1
Whole Bean

Details

Origin

Karongi, Rwanda

Process

Washed

Varietal

Bourbon

Elevation

1,600 - 1,800 masl

Cooperative

Agaseke Women's Group (KOPAKAKI DUTEGURE)

Green Cost

$5.98/lb

Coffee for a Cause

February-March

Sourcing & Processing

The Agaseke Group in Karongi, Rwanda

This coffee comes to us from the lush volcanic highlands of Karongi in the Western Province of Rwanda. It was grown by a collective of women farmers, the Agaseke group, along the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu. Agaseke, a subgroup of the Kopakaki Cooperative, has over 250 female members and its numbers are growing. To become a member, a farmer has to meet and maintain strict quality control standards. Their coffee trees have to be carefully cultivated and kept in top health.

Farmers pick their own coffee by hand and deliver it to Kopakaki's washing station. The coffee is sorted, pulped, and dry fermented for two days. It is then rinsed and soaked for an additional 24 hours. The coffee is carefully hand inspected before being moved to raised beds to dry in the sun for 10-15 days.

Agaseke Women Coffee Farmer's Group in Karongi, Rwanda

Agaseke, also known as Peace Baskets, are traditional Rwandan pointed top baskets, customarily weaved by women. Their carefully created decorations have deep cultural meaning and express a wife or mother's dedication to her family. The baskets are used to hold food and other gifts given to friends and family. They symbolize peace and goodwill within the community.

Traditional Rwandan Agaseke or "Peace Baskets"

Coffee for a Cause

Red Rooster is committed to strengthening our Floyd County community through intentional giving. During the months of February and March this year, $1 from the sale of each bag of Rwanda Agaseke Washed goes directly to supporting the Floyd County High School Speech Team.

FCHS Speech Team
Competitive speech is a program that fosters students' communication, critical thinking and creative skills. Floyd County High School's Speech program has a long history of success. This year the team has its sights on multiple state and national tournaments and are exploring multiple avenues to raise funds for registration fees and travel expenses.

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