IkawaEnjoy! 2023 Rwanda Trip Report
After a long-awaited reunion this June, we visited our partners at Abateraninkunga ba Sholi (“Sholi”) in Muganga district, Rwanda. The members at Sholi have been producing such high-quality, consistent coffee that it’s become a favorite competition coffee. We first toured the largest washing station, which now includes 3 solar dryers, expansive drying tables, and a […]
Great Lakes, Great Reunions: 2023 Uganda Trip Report
After three years of a long-distance relationship, Atlas trader Susan Heller Evenson, along with roaster clients, joyfully reconnected with coffee producer partners in Uganda, Rwanda, DR Congo, and Burundi. Our first stop was Uganda, which offers a gamut of coffee qualities and types. From commercial-grade DRUGARS (Dried Uganda Arabica) or WUGARS (Washed Uganda Arabicas); natural-process […]
Cherry A, Cherry B: 2023 Burundi Trip Report
Our last stop on our June 2023 Great Lakes tour was to visit longtime Burundi partner Kalico Link Company (Kalico), co-founded by coffee pioneer Angele Ciza, who sadly passed away this past year but left a strong family coffee legacy. One of Angele’s sons, Alexandre, has been heavily involved in Kalico for several years and […]