Musasa
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Rwanda – Musasa Cooperative
* MUSASA *
QUICK FACTS
Location: Ruli Sector, Rwanda
Altitude: 5,400ft – 6,800ft
Climate: 1,200mm rainfall per year,
64 degrees F average
Processing: Fully washed, fermentation
Tanks use fresh mountain water. Sun dried.
Varieties: Arabica, Burbon
Musasa Cooperative (also known as the Dukundekawa Cooperative) was legally incorporated in 2002 and is located in Ruli sector, Rushashi district. The cooperative has been producing high-quality, fully washed coffee since 2003. Musasa is one of the larger cooperatives in Rwanda with around 800 members, 400 of these are women and 150 also work in the mill. The cooperative now has 2 pulping stations to process the deliveries of red cherries. Annual production is now around 100-120 tons of green coffee.
By producing quality that meets the quality standards demanded by the international market, Musasa cooperative drastically increased the quality of life for its members. By operating in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner, the cooperative has ensured that future generations of Rwandans will be able to obtain a high quality of life through the coffee industry.
In the cup- Great floral notes with a mild hint of lemon. Clean and sweet, with a subtle creamy finish.
