Rwanda Sholi - Single Origin

A highly celebrated, multi-award-winning African specialty coffee! Sourced from the extraordinary Sholi Cooperative in Rwanda, this washed Bourbon coffee shines with remarkable sweetness, rich complexity, and an incredibly clean profile.

Flavor Profile

• Flavor Notes: Juicy Stone Fruit, Warm Brown Sugar & Delicate Rooibos Tea
• Roast Level: Light Roast
• Region: Muhanga District, Southern Province
• Producer: Abateraninkunga ba Sholi (“Sholi”) Cooperative
• Elevation: 1,800 - 2,000 meters
• Varietal: Bourbon
• Process: Washed
• Certifications: Fair Trade, USDA Organic, Women-Produced Coffee
• Recommended Brewing: Pour-Over, Espresso, Drip

Coffee Review Score of 94 - "An inviting and expressive washed Rwanda, marrying tart-sweet fruit with vivid florals and chocolate depth in a lively, well-integrated cup."

— Kenneth Davids, Coffee Review, September 2026

Award-Winning Quality

Recognized multi-year winner at the prestigious Golden Bean North America Competition:

• 2024: Bronze (Espresso) | Bronze (Milk-Based) | Bronze (Filter)
• 2023: Bronze (Espresso) | Bronze (Milk-Based) | Bronze (Filter)
• 2022: Silver (Filter) | Bronze (Espresso)

Producer Story

Meaning “mutual assistance,” the Sholi Cooperative was established in 2008 in the Southern Province of Rwanda. It originated from a women’s association named Kundwa (meaning “love”). Today, women make up nearly half of the cooperative's membership and leadership. Certified Fair Trade, Organic, and Rainforest Alliance, Sholi invests heavily in community infrastructure and sustainable agricultural development.

Coffee with a Purpose

Every bag you purchase helps feed our local community. 1 Bag = 1 Meal provided to someone in need through our partnership with 2nd Harvest Food Bank.