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KOAKAKA Karambi Cws was constructed in 2003 to help members of KOAKAKA (in Kinyarwanda stands for the cooperative of coffee growers of Karaba)Which was established in 2003 grouping different coffee farmers from 3 sectors (Kinyamakara, Karama and Ruhondo) which are in Nyamagabe district to generate more income for its members. the head office is located in Cyanika sector an area known as part of high mountain in Rwanda which all nurtured and ideal land to produce the best quality coffee in the country. In addition, our members are experienced coffee farmers and supply cherries that are fully ripen with greater consistency which results in wonderful flavor of our coffee. Our cooperative is certified fair trade, hold a good governance certificate from Rwanda Cooperative Agency in 2012.
The success and experience of KOAKAKA
The flavor and taste of the fully washed coffee from KOAKAKA Karambi is a results of combined effect of agro-ecological conditions in which our coffees are grown and practices that emphasize on quality processing. Our washing stations is strict in wet processing chain where careful removal of undesirable cherries is done at the reception through two consecutive process first by hand picking and sorting , then through wet immersion of cherries and removal of floating cherries. After the de-pulping and cleaning, a second selection is done followed by a progressive sun drying to end up with one the best coffee profile.
*KOAKAKA Karambi has obtained several and have been awarded with different prize in the Golden cup and the cup of excellence competition since 2007 (golden cup), 2008, 2010, 2011 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Coffee Washing Station coordinates
Province: South
District: Nyamagabe
Sector: Kibirizi
Latitude (m): 457327
Longitudes (m): 9720548
Altitude: 1785 meters, processing cherries from 1600 to 1900 meters
Coffee variety: Bourbón
Soil type: Clay, clay-sandy
Soil pH mean: 4.6-5.3
Precipitation range: 1300 to 1400 mm
Temperature range (Celsius degrees): 17 -18 degrees
CWS Owner: KOAKAKA cooperative
Status: Cooperative
Number of farmers: 1316
Creation date: 2003
Treatment capacity: 500 tons
Fermentation method: Wet processing
Drying system: sun drying
Storage: One warehouse with natural ventilation system and pallets
Road accessibility: Easy
Water source: mountain natural spring
Energy Source: Electricity
Environmental protection measures: Natural seepage
| Rank | 6 |
|---|---|
| Farm Name | KOAKAKA Karambi/Rwashossco |
| Farmer/Rep. | Philippe Ntakirutimana |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Year | 2015 |
| Size (30kg boxes) | 30 |
| City | Kigoma, Huye |
| Region | South |
| Program | Rwanda 2015 |
| Month | - |
| Aroma/Flavor | Ruby red grapefruit, spicy cloves, jasmine, passion fruit, mandarin, lime lemon, black currant, cane sugar |
| Acidity | Citric, sparkly, tart, effervescent |
| Other | Structured, consistent, super clear |
| Processing system | Wet Process |
| Variety | Bourbón |
| Farm Size | - |
| Auction Lot Size (lbs.) | 1798.97 |
| High bid | 7.90 |
| Total value | 14211.86 |
| High bidders | Allegro Coffee Company |