Kawah

Kawah Exceptional Coffee, Empowering Women ☕️

The Coffee Queen wasn’t inspired by fashion.She was inspired by these women.Long before Kawah Coffee reaches a café, a s...
13/09/2026

The Coffee Queen wasn’t inspired by fashion.

She was inspired by these women.

Long before Kawah Coffee reaches a café, a shop or someone’s kitchen, its story begins here — in the hills of Kinunu, Rwanda.

It begins with women whose knowledge, skill and labour nurture coffee through every season.

Women who know the land.

Women who recognise when a cherry is ready to be picked.

Women whose hands are part of the quality we ultimately taste in the cup.

When we created KAWAH COFFEE: From Seed to Soul with Mary Martin London, we wanted the Coffee Queen to do something very simple:

Make visible the people the coffee industry too often leaves invisible.

The gown may have walked a runway in London.

But its story began here.

In Kinunu.

With them. ❤️

What if you could wear the story behind your coffee?This summer, something extraordinary happened.The story of Kawah Cof...
09/09/2026

What if you could wear the story behind your coffee?

This summer, something extraordinary happened.

The story of Kawah Coffee left the hills of Kinunu and appeared on a London runway.

When British fashion designer Dame Mary Martin heard the story of Kawah and the women behind our coffee, she was moved to translate that story into fashion.

Together, we developed a concept that would make visible the women whose hands nurture our coffee long before it reaches a cup.

And the Coffee Queen was born. 👑☕

Real coffee beans were carefully incorporated into the bodice.

Coffee cherries, foliage and natural elements evoke the fertile landscape of Kinunu and the shores of Lake Kivu.

And at the centre stands a woman — not presented simply as a coffee worker, but as a Queen.

Because behind every bean is a pair of hands.

Behind every harvest is a story.

And behind Kawah are remarkable women whose skill, resilience and dedication deserve to be seen.

KAWAH COFFEE: From Seed to Soul.

This is only the beginning of her story.

“The beauty of Kawah Coffee begins with the beauty of its land — but its soul belongs to the women who nurture it.”

Designer: Mary Martin London

From the hills of Rwanda to a stage in London. 🇷🇼➡️🇬🇧What an incredible honour for to be represented at the 5th UK Bla...
16/07/2026

From the hills of Rwanda to a stage in London. 🇷🇼➡️🇬🇧

What an incredible honour for to be represented at the 5th UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference, where our founder, Michaelle Kubwimana, was invited to speak on a panel about international business and the journey of bringing Kawah Coffee to the UK.

What began as a conversation about specialty coffee quickly became a conversation about something much bigger—Rwanda.

We were proud to share the story behind every cup of Kawah Coffee: our family legacy, our farmers, our community, and our commitment to producing exceptional specialty coffee while creating meaningful impact at origin.

One of the most rewarding moments was meeting so many people who wanted to learn more about Rwanda—not only as the home of world-class coffee, but also as a country full of opportunity, innovation and investment potential.

Coffee has an incredible way of bringing people together.

Every cup starts a conversation.

Every conversation builds a connection.

And every connection has the power to create new partnerships and opportunities.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr Carlton Brown and the entire UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference team for organising one of the best events we have had the privilege of attending. It was an inspiring celebration of entrepreneurship, leadership and collaboration, and we are already looking forward to next year’s conference.

Thank you to everyone who came to listen, ask questions and discover the story behind Kawah Coffee.

This is only the beginning.

Together, we’re sharing Rwanda with the world—one cup at a time. ☕🇷🇼

☕🇷🇼 Meet us in Brussels!Kawah Coffee is heading to World of Coffee Brussels from 25–27 June as part of the Rwanda Coffee...
16/06/2026

☕🇷🇼 Meet us in Brussels!

Kawah Coffee is heading to World of Coffee Brussels from 25–27 June as part of the Rwanda Coffee Pavilion.

Come taste coffee directly from our family farm on the shores of Lake Kivu and discover the story behind every cup.

✨ Don’t miss the Rwanda Coffee Cupping Session:
📅 Saturday 27 June
🕝 2:30 PM

We’ll be showcasing our coffees alongside other amazing Rwandan producers, and we’d love for you to stop by for a taste and a chat.

Whether you’re a coffee lover, café owner, buyer, or simply curious about specialty coffee from Rwanda, come and say hello.

See you in Brussels! ☕🌍

From one cupping event… to a growing partnership ☕️✨We first met Andrew from during the Taste of Rwanda event in London...
12/05/2026

From one cupping event… to a growing partnership ☕️✨

We first met Andrew from during the Taste of Rwanda event in London back in 2024.

Since then, we’ve shared several meaningful moments together — from the London Coffee Festival to fundraising cupping events supporting our skills training centre project in Rwanda.

Beyond coffee, this collaboration has also supported our vision for the future.
The donation of cupping spoons for our training centre lab means a lot as we continue building opportunities for farmers and youth at origin.

And we’re excited to now be part of their latest box for this year’s 👀☕️

Grateful for partnerships that grow with purpose.

From origin to global conversations.A few weeks ago, we’ve had the opportunity to engage in meaningful trade and industr...
28/04/2026

From origin to global conversations.

A few weeks ago, we’ve had the opportunity to engage in meaningful trade and industry spaces — from high-level cupping sessions to international exhibitions.

Through initiatives like International, we continue to position Kawah Coffee within a global network of quality, trade, opportunity and we showcased our Specialty ☕️ at the 3 days in London.

These moments matter.

They ensure that the work happening at origin is recognised, valued, and connected to the right markets.

We are proud to represent Rwandan women in coffee on these platforms.

And we are open to conversations with buyers and partners looking to source with purpose.

☕️

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This Earth Day, we’re not just celebrating the planet—we’re protecting it.At Kawah Coffee, sustainability isn’t a label....
22/04/2026

This Earth Day, we’re not just celebrating the planet—we’re protecting it.

At Kawah Coffee, sustainability isn’t a label. It’s how we farm, how we trade, and how we build community.

☕ Low-intervention processing
🌱 Smallholder farming
👩🏾‍🌾 90% women producers
🌍 Direct trade, fewer miles between farmer and impact

When you choose Kawah, you’re choosing a system that respects both people and the planet.

Everything starts here.At the beginning of the year, I returned to our farm in Rwanda — not just to observe, but to lis...
21/04/2026

Everything starts here.

At the beginning of the year, I returned to our farm in Rwanda — not just to observe, but to listen.

To the farmers.
To the land.
To the realities behind every harvest.

These moments are a reminder that Kawah Coffee is not just about what ends up in the cup.
It’s about the people, the livelihoods, and the future we are building together.

Every decision we make — from processing to partnerships — begins here.

This is what every cup of Kawah Coffee supports.

☕️🌱

Thank you for having us!
04/04/2026

Thank you for having us!

New month. Fresh momentum. 🌿✨I’ve been a little quiet here since mid-January — and that silence was intentional.Since an...
01/03/2026

New month. Fresh momentum. 🌿✨

I’ve been a little quiet here since mid-January — and that silence was intentional.

Since announcing that I stepped into management of our family coffee farm in Rwanda, so much has been happening behind the scenes. Another quick trip to the farm. Long days reviewing operations. Listening to our farmers. Refining systems. Planning growth.

Leadership isn’t always loud.
Sometimes it looks like boots in the soil.

And today, I’m proud to share this:

Our first green coffee export deal of 2026 is officially signed and soon on its way to Scotland. 🇷🇼➡️🏴

From the hills of Kinunu to Scottish roasters — our beans are travelling further, carrying with them the work of our 90% women-led farming community and the legacy of three generations.

This is what farm-to-cup really means.
Ownership. Responsibility. Traceability. Impact.

We are building more than a coffee brand.
We are building systems, partnerships, and long-term sustainability.

And this is only the beginning of what’s coming this year.

Thank you for staying on this journey with us.
March is going to be powerful.

Taking ownership means taking responsibility.This new chapter means:– deeper investment in our farmers– stronger quality...
20/01/2026

Taking ownership means taking responsibility.

This new chapter means:
– deeper investment in our farmers
– stronger quality control from soil to cup
– accelerating our Skills Training Centre on the farm

We are building something that lasts — for our community and for the future of coffee.

2026 begins with legacy.As of January 1st, my brother and I officially became the new owners of our family coffee farm i...
16/01/2026

2026 begins with legacy.

As of January 1st, my brother and I officially became the new owners of our family coffee farm in Rwanda — with me stepping into the role of Managing Director, our father’s former role.

Our parents didn’t just pass on land, coffee trees and a washing station.

They passed on trust, responsibility and a story built over decades.

More than coffee. A legacy in every cup.

This new chapter is about honouring what came before us while growing quality, impact, and opportunity for our farming community.

We’re just getting started 🌍☕

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