Nemba Washing Station Red Bourbon

Nemba Washing Station sits high at 1,700 meters near the Kibila forest. Here, a dedicated agronomist works alongside 1,074 smallholders. Through farmer education, community projects and strict traceability, they are producing an incredible coffee while building a better future.

Nemba station lies in the northern province of Kayanza. Nemba is managed and led by an agronomist. They collaborate with the producers to ensure they have access to the necessary farming tools. The agronomist also helps farmers determine and implement the practices best suited to the specific growing conditions of their farming plots.

After being hand-picked, all cherries are floated in small buckets as a first step to check its quality. After floating, the higher quality cherries are sorted by hand and damaged, underripe and overripe cherries are removed. They are then laid in thin layers on raised beds and turned frequently to ensure even drying. They are covered when it rains, overnight plus the hottest part of the day.