Quick answerRwanda grows prized specialty coffee and high-altitude tea. Visitors can join tea pickers at estates such as Gisakura near Nyungwe and visit coffee washing stations around Lake Kivu and Huye to see coffee processed from cherry to cup, finishing with a tasting.
- Where
- Gisakura (Nyungwe), Lake Kivu, Huye
- Duration
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- On request
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- All ages
- Best time
- Coffee harvest March–June; tea all year
Rwanda's volcanic soils and altitude produce bright, fruity coffees that win international cupping competitions. Visits are relaxed, hands-on and a lovely way to meet farmers.
