Twongere Umusaruro wa Kawa (TUK) Cooperative is located on the mountain slopes of the Great African lake region in Kayonza district, eastern Rwanda. We are owned and operated almost exclusively by women. We produce exquisite Arabica Bourbon coffee, fully washed and honey processed, cupping at 87.
We nurture our coffee trees and environment with good agricultural practices. We use grass for mulch, mix organic fertilizers with inorganic, select the best seeds, and nurture coffee tree seedlings. Every step is undertaken with absolute care to produce premium beans. With our own coffee washing station and a cupping lab we ensure quality in every single lot, carefully hand-sorting at every step.
Specialty coffee earns premium prices for our members. We share profits 100%. We believe that if we invest in our cooperative and work towards a living wage, leaving no one behind, then everyone wins. TUK provides health insurance for every member. We also work with schools to educate young women about coffee production.
| Function | Grower, processor |
| Organization | Cooperative |
| Established | 2007 |
| Growers | 481 |
| Trees | 223,749 |
| Trees per farm | 300 |
| Age of trees | 6 years |
| Total area | 90 ha |
| Varietals | Arabica, Red Bourbon |
| Harvest | March to June |
| CWS | 1 |
| Processing | Fully washed, honey |
| Drying | Sun-dried |
| Certifications | In the process of gaining organic accreditation |
| Production 2021 | 30 tons |
| Goal 2025 | 100 tons |
TUK Cooperative
tukcooperative@gmail.com
+250 787 454 099
https://tukcooperative.rw
Kayonza, Rwanda
