{"product_id":"maraba-rwanda-wholebean-coffee-200g","title":"Maraba Rwanda Wholebean Coffee 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esingle origin\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Maraba cooperative in Rwanda — the world's first speciality coffee from Rwanda, and Union's longest-standing farmer partner since 2001. Fruity and perfectly balanced, with notes of \u003cstrong\u003egrapefruit, redcurrant and chocolate truffle\u003c\/strong\u003e as espresso. Medium roast. SCA quality score: \u003cstrong\u003e84.0\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnion first partnered with the Maraba cooperative in 2001, becoming the first coffee company in the world to source speciality coffee from Rwanda. Today the cooperative has grown from 300 to over 1,500 members, of whom 35% are women. The premium Union pays has funded health insurance, improved housing, and economic infrastructure for the community. Grown at 1,700 metres above sea level in Rwanda's 'Land of a Thousand Hills'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced via \u003cstrong\u003eUnion Direct Trade\u003c\/strong\u003e. Union is a certified \u003cstrong\u003eB Corp\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grind fresh before brewing. Best brewed as cafetiere or espresso. With milk, the coffee softens into ripe fruits, vanilla and caramel ice cream. As filter, expect orange, redcurrant and toffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Arabica coffee beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Maraba Rwanda taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs espresso: grapefruit and redcurrant crispness with rich chocolate truffle. With milk: ripe fruits, vanilla and a caramel ice cream finish. As filter: orange, redcurrant, toffee and a sweet, lingering aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Maraba historically significant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaraba was the world's first speciality-grade coffee from Rwanda, launched as part of a USAID post-genocide development project in 1994. Union was the first commercial partner, helping put Rwanda on the global speciality coffee map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat varietal is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed Bourbon, processed using a combination of sun-dried and washed methods, contributing to its complex fruity and chocolate character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat roast level is Maraba?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium roast — preserving the bright fruitiness of the Rwandan beans while developing good body and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this coffee sourced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough Union Direct Trade directly from the Maraba cooperative in Rwanda — Union's original and longest-standing farmer partner, going back to 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Union Roasted Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49148611952892,"sku":"URC5219","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/4683\/9207\/files\/Maraba_Rwanda_Wholebean_Coffee_200g.png?v=1781804697","url":"https:\/\/econaturalproducts.co.uk\/products\/maraba-rwanda-wholebean-coffee-200g","provider":"Eco Natural Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}