Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania - May 2012By Kenneth Davids
Rwanda and Burundi, two small, mountainous, landlocked countries in Central Africa, have emerged over the last few years as significant producers of high-end specialty coffees. Both started their climb to prominence already in possession of the most fundamental ingredients for success: High growing elevations and extensive plantings of distinctive-tasting heirloom Bourbon-related varieties of Arabica. Small holders organized into cooperatives produce virtually all of the coffees in both countries, which means the socio-economic story is a positive and moving one. This is particularly...