Rwanda Rugamba

Legacy of Lake Kivu: Rwanda's Revitalized Coffee Heritage

Perched along the shimmering shores of Lake Kivu in Rwanda (1,600+ meters), where pristine waters meet volcanic highlands, the historic Rugamba wet mill stands as a testament to coffee renaissance. This revitalized processing station, nestled in Rwanda's celebrated coffee landscape, represents Pressco's commitment to authentic, chemical-free coffee production.

Station Profile:

• Location: Lake Kivu region, Rwanda
• Elevation: 1,600+ meters
• Community Impact: Supporting 1,500+ local farmers
• Soil Type: Volcanic-enriched, lakeside terroir

Pressco's Quality Commitment:

• Rigorous cherry selection through flotation
• Traditional processing using McKinnon equipment
• Extended 20-25 day raised-bed drying
• Zero artificial additives or infusions

Since its 2016 revival under RTC management, Rugamba wet mill has become a beacon of pure coffee craftsmanship. Unlike trends toward artificially flavored beans, this station maintains Rwanda's authentic coffee heritage through meticulous natural processing. Each container shipped represents our dedication to coffee purity and sustainable farming practices.

Experience Rwanda's true coffee character - where traditional methods and natural terroir create exceptional cups without artificial enhancement.

Key Processing Highlights:

• Capacity: Premium processing of 3-4 containers annually
• Quality Focus: Selective cherry acceptance
• Processing: Classic McKinnon 3-disk pulping
• Drying: Patient, monitored raised-bed development

This distinguished Rwandan coffee exemplifies Pressco's philosophy: investing in communities to produce outstanding coffee that speaks authentically of its origin, without chemical manipulation or artificial flavouring.