Tutti Frutti - Rwanda

We're very pleased to present Tutti Frutti, a natural processed bourbon from a women only farming group operating under Abateraninkunga Ba Sholi Co-operative. The Abateraninkunga ba Sholi cooperative (meaning 'mutual assistance') was originally established in 2008 by 30 women and received official recognition in 2013. In 2014 they received funding to build their own washing station, and in 2015 received their Fair Trade certification. Today, the cooperative continues to grow, now constituting 619 members, 241 of which are women. In 2016 the cooperative received a grant to build a community center and a health center to serve its members and other local residents. The nearest hospital is over 45 minutes away on poor roads, so services for things such as malaria, parasites, pregnancy check-ups, and basic first aid that the health center can provide are invaluable. The community center also provides education on nutrition, cooking, and gardening in order to combat childhood malnutrition. In recent years, the cooperative started a community transformation program aimed to help 70 young mothers from the ages of 18-25. The program is designed to teach them how to save, includes small savings and credit groups, and gifts them a collective coffee field. All sales of cherry from this field go directly to the women. We're excited and proud to be able to again offer this exceptional coffee that has done so much for the community from where it hails. In the cup expect vibrant tropical fruit, honey like persimmon that is backed up with a chocolatey depth. More info? Click Me! Aroma/Flavour - Tropical Fruit, Persimmon, Chocolate Roast level - Medium Acidity - Medium to Bright Sweetness - Tropical Mouthfeel - Medium Aftertaste - Long Process/Finish - Natural Fermentation - Origin - Rwanda Region - Muhanda Coop/Farm(er) - Sholi Women’s Coop Varietal(s) - Bourbon Altitude - 1800-2000 masl We recommend use with: Best on filter or manual brew methods. Will work on espresso after 14 days or so. Shipping info: Same day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm Mon-Fri. (Subject to availability). Boxes are paperboard with the coffee contained in our biodegradable and recyclable bags. Recommended brew recipe: This is a relatively permeable and quick brewing coffee. Go a little coarser than your usual setting. It is forgiving and tastes real good on any brew method after 14 days or more.