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Roast Level: Light
| Profile: Yellow (Fruity)
Tasting Notes:
Jasmine, Melon, Blackberry
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Tasting Notes: Jasmine, Melon, Blackberry
Kinini Village Cooperative | Region: Rulindo, Rwanda | Varietal: Bourbon | Mill/Washing Station: Kinini Washing Station | Importer: Crop to Cup | Processing: Washed | Altitude: 1,800–2,200 MASL
Our average cupping score: 86.75
About the Producers
Of the 48 smallholder members at Kinini Village cooperative, 85% are women farmers. The coop also runs its own washing station where the coffee fruit is delivered, then transformed into the dried seed that we roast. “Kinini” means, literally, ‘this big thing right here’. It is the name of the collaboration of cooperatives seeking to pool their efforts to improve their coffees. Kinini Village Cooperative was founded by Rwandan Jacquie Turner and her business partner, Malcolm Clear, who wanted to find a way to have generational impact on communities without having to continually fundraise money for aid projects.
What makes this coffee stand out
The Kinini Village Cooperative began because Jacquie Turner and Malcolm Clear wanted to start a school for children in Eastern Rwanda ten years ago. Driven by the desire to help the children of the genocide, they made that dream a reality. As they got to know that community, they realized that these children needed much more than just education, and consequently, they lobbied the local government and international donors to support the construction of a local pharmacy, micro-finance credit institution, and other services to support the community that supports these children. What these two have accomplished for that community would be more than enough for any of us to hang our hat on and rest on our laurels, but they were not satisfied. Jacquie wanted to do more to help her fellow Rwandans.
I have a subscription and can choose from the monthly rotation profiles and and year-round choices. For about a year, I've been indulging in the Rising Tide collection (AMAZING) but still use my sub when a profile catches my eye. I love fruity light roasts and this Rwanda didn't disappoint. In fact, I'm NEVER disappointed by coffee from Driftaway I might like some more than others, but it has ALL been good. I know the bean quality is excellent, but there's something about Ian's roasting process that, in my opinion, can't be beat. Customer service is the absolute best I've EVER dealt with, no matter the industry. Ana and Suyog have always been extremely kind and gracious to me, as has everyone I've talked to and messaged with. No matter what roasters I might occasionally try, Driftaway is my go-to and has been since their beginning. Sincerely, you CAN'T go wrong with Driftaway. Once you try them, you just won't want anything else.
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Essam
Delicious
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Krista B. (United States)
so delicious
so delicious... i can't wait to wake up and drink it in the morning
