Our Story

Cultivating Excellence in the Heart of Africa

We are a dedicated team of agronomists, quality specialists, and logistics experts united by a single goal: to share Rwanda's finest coffee with the world.

A farmer tends to ripening coffee cherries
Est. 2009

From a local exporter to a trusted partner for specialty buyers worldwide.

Our Journey

From Local Hills to Global Roasters

Founded with a vision to reshape Rwanda's specialty coffee story, RTC has grown from a focused exporting operation into one of the most respected names in East African coffee.

Our story begins in the high-altitude hills of Rwanda, where the climate, soil, and tradition make exceptional Bourbon Arabica possible. We saw early on that farmers needed stronger processing infrastructure, better market access, and long-term partnerships to unlock the full value of their harvest.

Through the development and expansion of washing stations across Rwanda's coffee-growing regions, we created a direct link from the farm to the international market. That connection helps us maintain rigorous quality standards while ensuring a fairer share of value reaches the communities behind every cup.

33 Washing stations
70k+ Smallholder farmers
Uncompromising Quality

Precision at Every Step

Today, we operate 33 washing stations and partner with over 70,000 smallholder farmers. We don't just buy their coffee; we invest in their success through comprehensive agronomy training, financial literacy programs, and community development initiatives.

Sustainable Sourcing

Direct partnerships with local farmers ensuring fair compensation and sustainable practices.

Rigorous Quality Control

Multiple cupping stages and meticulous sorting at our state-of-the-art facilities.

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Global Distribution

Efficient logistics ensuring our coffee reaches international roasters at peak freshness.

Sorted green coffee beans held in hands

Purpose Driven

The principles that guide every decision we make, from the washing station to the communities we serve.

Our Reach

33 Washing Stations Across Rwanda

From the highlands of the West to the rolling hills of the East — each station is a direct link between smallholder farmers and specialty roasters worldwide.

Gatare Station

Southern Rwanda

Byimana Station

Southern Rwanda

Kayonza Station

Eastern Rwanda

Gikomero Station

Western Rwanda

Nyungwe High Coffee

Western Rwanda

Gitwe Station

Southern Rwanda

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