Blackbuck Journal
Stories, decisions, and behind-the-scenes insights from the team building Rwanda's coffee culture.
Manager Keza Dusabe joined the TVO Arise & Shine breakfast show to talk about Blackbuck Coffee Rwanda : our mission, our machines, and what it means to build a specialty coffee culture right here in Rwanda.
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Rwanda's leading English newspaper published an in-depth feature on Blackbuck Coffee : covering our mission to bring world-class espresso machines to Rwanda, our local roasting operation, and how we're helping businesses serve better coffee across the country.
Rwanda produces some of the finest coffee in the world, yet too often the value leaves the country. At Blackbuck Coffee, roasting locally allows us to control freshness, flavor development, and consistency while supporting local farmers and businesses.
Roasting also allows us to tailor profiles specifically for the machines we sell and service, ensuring cafés get the best possible extraction and cup quality.
Cleaning products are essential for machine longevity, but premium brands are often overpriced locally. Pikawa offers the same professional cleaning performance at a much more accessible price.
We tested Pikawa extensively on the machines we service daily. The results are excellent, and the cost savings help cafés maintain their equipment properly without compromise.
Renting machines outside Kigali is logistically challenging. Travel time, servicing, and emergency repairs require more effort, but we believe access to quality coffee equipment should not be limited by location.
We accept these challenges because strong partnerships matter more than convenience, and because growing Rwanda's coffee culture requires reaching beyond city centers.
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