Farm<\/strong>: Koakaka Cooperative This washed lot is produced by the Koakaka Cooperative<\/strong>, founded in 2002 and located near the Nyungwe rainforest<\/strong>, a protected area and vital biodiversity hotspot in southern Rwanda. The cooperative counts over 1300 members<\/strong>, including nearly 300 women<\/strong>, and operates three washing stations across three districts.<\/p>\n Cherries are hand-picked<\/strong>, depulped<\/strong>, and then sun-dried on raised beds<\/strong> for about two weeks. Quality is monitored throughout every step \u2014 from cherry sorting to final export \u2014 ensuring consistency and traceability.<\/p>\n Koakaka is also deeply committed to social and environmental impact<\/strong>: from women-focused coffee premiums and free healthcare, to access to clean water, electricity, and interest-free loans for members.<\/p>\n In the cup, expect a clean and approachable profile<\/strong>, with smooth milk chocolate<\/strong>, brown sugar sweetness<\/strong>, and a light cherry acidity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A transparent, community-driven coffee \u2014 structured, sweet, and full of purpose.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SCA Score<\/strong>: 86.5
Producers<\/strong>: 1316 members (including 297 women)
Region<\/strong>: Huye & Nyamagabe, Southern Rwanda
Altitude<\/strong>: 1900\u20132200 m
Species<\/strong>: Arabica
Variety<\/strong>: Red Bourbon
Harvest<\/strong>: \u2014
Harvesting Method<\/strong>: Hand-picked
Process<\/strong>: Washed
Drying<\/strong>: African beds
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Tasting Notes<\/strong>: Chocolate, brown sugar, cherry<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11854,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[139],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13052","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-coffee","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-variable"},"yoast_head":"\n