MT.STANLEY

Kirumba, DRC

The SOPROCOPIV cooperative works with smallholder member farmers in the mountainous region stretching from Lake Kivu (South Kivu province) to Lake Edward (North Kivu province).

The Congo coffee industry used to be much more prominent. Kivu coffees are similar in quality to Burundi and Rwanda. But, due to civil war (1998-2003) and continued political instability, the industry all but disappeared. Cooperatives such as SOPROCOPIV are starting to be established to revitalize the industry and bring back a well-needed source of income to Congolese of North and South Kivu.

This tiny micro-lot was sourced through Virunga Coffee Sarl, who specialise in coffee from smallholder farmers in the North and South Kivu regions of DRC. This Kivu 4 Bourbon is Semi-Washed, meaning; the farmer processed it individually instead of taking it to a central washing station. Expect fruity tones, sweetness and bold character.

• Region – Lake Kivu
• Country – DRC
• Grade – Kivu 4
• Process – Semi-Washed
• Variety – Bourbon
• Producer – SOPROCOPIV
• Altitude masl – 1600m