The Gitesi washing station sits at 1740 meters in a lush valley, surrounded by the coffee that makes its way down from over 2000 meters to be processed there. More than 1,800 farmers in the area deliver their cherry to Gitesi and the site pays a premium to farmers for excellent quality.
This is our first year of buying from Gitesi, though we have a long standing relationship with Rwanda Trading Company, the exporter whose focus on quality and sustainability has resulted in many stunning coffees from Rwanda on our menu over the years.