Sacof Rulindo - Rwanda 2014 Verified listing

SACOF (SASA Coffee) Rulindo Coffee washing station is owned by a devoted women and entrepreneur Mrs KAGIMBANYI UWIMBABAZI.

It is located in Northern Province of Rwanda which is known for its a high quality coffee, acidic and rich aroma and Typical fraglance due its geographical location with high altitude and a temperate climate.

The coffee growers that work closely with SACOF Rulindo are grouped into two cooperatives, BUCOFA and COFAK from Burega and Cyinzuzi sectors

Those growers are regularly based on their performances in terms of good agricultural practices that increase the yield of coffee being rewarded with cows and this system has been very stimulating and favoring and encouraging them.

SACOF Rulindo has won previously Cup of Excellence awards  in 2011 and 2013

Specific information and climatic conditions
Latitude (m): 491556 Longitude (m): 9811518
Province: Northern District: Rulindo Sector: Bushoki
Altitude: 1794 meters, processing cherries from 1700 to 2100 meters
Coffee variety: Arabica
Soil type: Silt-clay-sandy and silty-sandy; Soil pH mean: 4.7
Precipitation range: 1200 to 1300 mm
Temperature range (Celcius degrees): 17 -18 degrees
CWS Owner: SACOF RULINDO; Status: Private, Creation date: 2005
Processing capacity: 297tons/Year
Processing method: wet processing using natural spring water
Drying system: dries the parchment on bed using natural sun drying
Road accessibility: Fair
Water source: mountain natural spring
Energy Source: Electricity
Certification: in process of acquiring Organic and UTZ
Contact person: Mrs KAGIMBANYI UWIMBABAZI
Mobile Phone: 0788305961