Olame
Olame is a Democratic Republic of the Congo, Washed, Bourbon coffee from Rabbit Hole Roasters.
In stock 30+ days
Details
- Origin
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Process
- Washed
- Variety
- Bourbon
- Producer
- OLAME Agricultural Cooperative
Available Sizes
- 250g ā $17.47 ($6.99/100g)
- 1000g ā $57.49 ($5.75/100g)
- 2000g ā $106.25 ($5.31/100g)
Description
Impressions: red currant, stone fruit, floral, caramel Roast degree: light (2/5) Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Location: Idjwi Island, Rubenga Chiefdom, South Kivu Province Variety: Bourbon Process: Washed Farmer: OLAME Agricultural Cooperative Farm: Smallholder producers, Idjwi Island Import partner: Optimist Coffee Traders It's been a while since we release a coffee from an origin we never had before, so we are thrilled to introduce our first ever coffees from the Congo! (Psst! šš¼ Check out theĀ Coacki Lot as well!) The OLAME Coop was created in 2019 with a clear goal: revive coffee production on the island of Idjwi. What started as a modest project saw the output being produced tripled since it's inception.Ā OLAME makes life easier for farmers to get access to credit and washing facilities. We partnered with Jim Ngokwey of with Optimist Coffee Traders for our first Congolese lots. Optimist focuses on sourcing coffees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and across Africa, working closely with producers and cooperatives at origin. The team behind Optimist helped shape one of the first U.S. importers dedicated to Congolese coffee, and brings that experience into how they build relationships and move coffee today. Their approach is simple: keep quality high, keep connections direct, and make sure producers are part of the value being created. Itās about building something more balanced across the supply chain, from farm to roaster. The situation in the country, including in coffee producing regions, has been difficult and very volatile in recent years. Rwanda militias sponsored by imperial forces are controlling most of the coffee producing regions. People need permission to travel across the region while also being monitored heavily, limiting free speech and advocacy.Ā Despite all the hardships, and increased risks and cost of production, producers keep building on and improving every year. By buying this coffee or Coacki, you can trulyĀ measure your impact in those communities. With every bag purchased, $5 goes to Team Congo RDC to fund vital education and community growth. If youād like to do even more, feel free to contribute to their mission directly.
About Rabbit Hole Roasters
- Location
- Canada
- Region
- North America
- Currency
- CAD