The aroma of fresh coffee is in the air. The ceiling board is embellished with a touch of tradition. On the wall, framed images of coffee growers, farms, and washing stations are hanging. Speaking of walls, one of them displays a step-by-step illustration of how coffee is processed. You can learn a lot about coffee and its transformation from crop to cup right here.
While visiting different parts of Rwanda, I do take frequent coffee breaks. These pauses enable me to slow down and digest my observation. It is during these caffeine-infused stopovers when I pen down my experiences.
Today's coffee break venue is Le Rituel Café, found in the affluent Kiyovu neighborhood. Rituel is a French word that means ritual. Coincidentally, I am here to observe my long-standing ritual: the consumption of coffee.
Le Rituel's coffee is grown in Rutsiro District by Kinunu Wonders Ltd. The holding company trades roasted beans under its Boneza Coffee brand. Having tapped into the regional market, Kinunu Wonders distributes coffee all over East Africa. Plans for expansion are underway.
Le Rituel's clientele comprises employees of the surrounding organizations and tourists hailing from all corners of the world. Also in the mix are digital nomads and freelance workaholics in need of a serene working environment and stable internet connection.