Product
Sholi
Country
Rwanda
Certificates
Cup Profile
Intense floral notes, with hints of lemon, passion fruit and a vanilla sweetness
give this washed bourbon a complex yet balanced mouthfeel.
Processing
The full name of the cooperative is Abateraninkunga ba Sholi. Abateraninkunga means ‘mutual assistance’ in Kinyarwanda and represents the farmers commitment to working together in a positive way. Female empowerment is embedded in the cooperative’s foundations. Sholi was initially formed from women’s associations. Its president, Jeanne, is a compelling spokes- person and advocate on the importance of women participating in coffee production and sales onequal terms to men. Sholi has a very professional and friendly approach to marketing their coffee, and is very proactive at sharing information and welcoming visitors to the cooperative.
Region
Muhanga District, southern Province
Certification
Fairtrade
Altitude
1800 - 2000 m
Varieties
Bourbon
Screen
15 up
Harvest
March - June
Shipment
May - December
Preparation
washed
Owner
Cooperative Sholi
Coop Details
Cooperative Sholi, 334 members
Bag Size
60kg
