Rwanda Sholi Women's Lot

REGION: Muhanga District, Southern Province
ORIGIN: Rwanda
FARM/CO-OP: Sholi Cooperative
VARIETY: Bourbon
PROCESSING METHOD: Natural
ELEVATION: 1,800-2,000m
TASTE: Strawberry | Sangria | White Chocolate

ROAST: Light

In the Muhanga District of Rwanda's Southern Province Abateraninkunga ba Sholi ("Sholi") Cooperative has been producing coffee and working to uplift their community for nearly a decade. Their name means "Mutual Assistance," which speaks to the cooperative's commitment not only to growing great coffee, but to the care and support of their entire community. The origins of the Sholi Cooperative are found in a women's association in the community called "Kundwa", meaning "love", and today over a third of Sholi's members are women. OZO is proud to be partnering with Sholi for the second year in a row in celebration of the women in the coffee industry in all areas of the supply chain.

This year, in honor of International Women's Day, 100% of whole bean sales on March 8th, 2025 will go back to the women of Sholi in support of their initiatives to grow and diversify their cooperative. Last year, we were able to raise over $2,000 to put towards the growth of their apiary and bee farming initiatives, nearly tripling their honey production from the previous year! It is such a privilege to be able to work with this group and continue this giveback for a second year. This year's women's lot is a naturally processed bourbon with bright notes of strawberry and sangria balanced with rich white chocolate. 

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