Rwanda – PB Muhari Washed

 Rwanda’s coffee production history dates back to the early 1900s. The Belgian colonial empire forced farmers to plant coffee trees, but Rwandan farmers did not have the proper infrastructure. As a result quality was very poor and exports were limited. Eventually, after the repairs and relief efforts from the genocide that rocked the country, Rwandan farmers were able to focus on producing higher quality coffee as trade barriers and restrictions were lifted. Internationally funded programs such as PEARL trained young Rwandans in the art of coffee cultivation, and quality has skyrocketed since.