Lot GS 2025-02: Tropic Coffee Gisanga CWS
Lot Pricing Information
Gisanga coffee is 100% red bourbon-arabica coffee grown in Mbuye
Sector, Ruhango District in the Southern Province of Rwanda. This
is one of the best regions of Rwanda’s central plateau with
altitudes of 1,650 – 1,850m above sea level.
The profits from these coffees are applied directly to supporting
community groups, empowering women in their communities through
better health, education and livelihoods. This is a particular
focus for Tropic Coffee, promoting rural women in the coffee
sector, which is a dream of our founder, Divine Mutuyimana, a
young, entrepreneurial women in Rwanda’s coffee
industry.
In this anaerobic natural processing, the well sorted and floated
coffee cherries are fermented between 24–48 hours, but it can
extend up to 72 hours depending on the weather conditions. After
fermentation, after that they are dried on raised bed on sun. To
avoid mold taste and other unwanted fermentation, the cherries are
turned regularly every 30-40 minutes.
Lot Description
| Reference Number: | GS 2025-02 |
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| Opening Bid: | $0.00/lb |
| Increment: | $0.20 |
| Weight: | 660 lbs |
| Varietal: | Red Bourbon |
| Process: | Anaerobic Natural |
| Altitude: | 1650-1850 masl |
| Boxes: | 10 |
| Boxes Size: | 15 kg |
| Bag Type: | Boxes: Each box will contain 2 bags of 15kg each |
| Origin: | Southern Province, Ruhango District |
| Producer: | Mukabatsinda Sarah |
| Score: | 88.11 |
| Country: | Rwanda |
Coffee details
| Description: | Cupping notes: A complex and elegant coffee with rich chocolate, molasses, and honey perfume aromas. Flavors of creamy pineapple, juicy citrus, and tropical fruits unfold alongside notes of red wine, jackfruit, and vibrant whiskey acidity. The cup is balanced with hints of cola, brown sugar, and dried red wine tannins, finishing long with a sweet, fruity, and floral profile marked by excellent clarity and depth. |
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Farm details
Producer Story:
Mukabatsinda Sarah leads a hardworking group of coffee farmers in Mbuye Sector, Ruhango District, in Rwanda’s Southern Province. Together, they cultivate 100% Red Bourbon Arabica coffee, grown in one of the best regions on Rwanda’s central plateau. The farms sit at high altitudes of 1,650 to 1,850 meters above sea level, where the rich clay and sandy soils create ideal conditions for growing high-quality coffee.
Although each farmer owns their own land, they unite as a strong team, supporting each other to improve their coffee farms and lives. This group works closely with Tropic Coffee Washing Station (CWS), which provides financial support and training sessions at the start of every season.
These trainings help farmers learn the best ways to care for their coffee trees—from renewing old plants to carefully picking only the ripest red cherries. Thanks to this attention and skill, their coffee reaches an exceptional quality. Their dedication was recognized when their coffee ranked among the top five in the prestigious BOR 2024 competition.
Tropic Coffee CWS also rewards their efforts with bonuses for every kilogram of coffee cherries delivered. This extra income motivates farmers to continue improving their work, supporting their families, and investing in their community.
Beyond farming, the group shares knowledge, overcomes challenges together, and celebrates their successes. Under Mukabatsinda Sarah’s leadership, they work with a shared vision of growth and opportunity. They believe that together they can achieve more than alone.
This group’s story shows that coffee farming in Rwanda is about more than just beans. It is about teamwork, learning, and building a hopeful future. With the support of Tropic Coffee and strong leadership, these farmers are growing not only coffee but also hope and prosperity for their community.
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