Rwanda was first introduced to coffee in 1904 by some German missionaries. Around 1930, the coffee production in Rwanda greatly increased, becoming a crop staple for many farmers, however it was mostly low-grade coffee. However, today Rwanda has seen a coffee reform and is currently Africa's ninth largest Arabica coffee producer. The coffee comes from about … [Read more...]
Introduction to Burundi Coffee
[adsense] Arabica coffee was first introduced in Burundi in 1930 by the Belgians, and coffee has been a major cultivation there ever since. In 2009, the ARFIC was created as a coffee development authority, They monitor production as well as maintain statistics for the coffee sector, while also issue licenses and certifying quality for exported coffee. InterCafe … [Read more...]