Kivu

Origin and Plantation
The COOPADE COOP is located in the mountains of Kyondo by the Virunga National Park and Lake Eduard. It is composed of 2,127 small farmers, 40 % (850) of which are women. Agronomists, experts for rural development, lawyers, accountants and computer scientists support the organisation. Their mission is plain: fighting unemployment and poverty, as well as supporting a lasting peace in the Region of Kivu and the surrounding areas.

Character and Taste
Our Kivu offers a creamy body with a clear, fruity acidity, which is underlined by delicate notes of lemon and hints of chocolate and nuts in the aftertaste.

Particularities
Many different coffee varieties are cultivated here. Robusta is the prevealing plant, cultivated mainly in the Northeast of the country in the regions of Isiro and the lowlands of Ubangi, Uele and Kasai. High quality Arabica comes from the highlands of Kivu and Ituri. The ratio of Robusta to Arabica is approximately 5:1 considering the harvest amounts.