About
A message to our rwandan community
Ab'iwacu bino aha muraho,
Ikawa yanyu turayibazaniye. Yejejwe inatunganywa n'ishyirahamwe ry'abahinzi barenga 4000 mu mirambi n'imisozii yo mu Rwanda.
Ikawa y'iwacu nkuko uyikunda. Ikuryohere uyizimane, uyirangire n'abatayizi.
The journey from the land of a thousand hills to your cup
Rwandan coffee is more than a crop. It is a story of land, people, and tradition—carefully passed down across the thousand hills that shape Rwanda’s identity.
For over a century, coffee has been part of the country’s rhythm. It grows across rolling hillsides, is harvested by hand with patience, and is brought to washing stations where communities work side by side. Whether grown on small farms or larger estates, every bean carries the touch of growers committed to quality and to their craft.
But the true beauty of Rwandan coffee goes beyond flavour. It lies in the connection it creates—the link between the growers tending their trees at dawn and the person enjoying a cup thousands of kilometres away. It is a bridge between cultures, a reminder that something simple can carry meaning, intention, and warmth.
From the hills of Rwanda to your cup in Canada, every bag we offer carries a piece of home, shared with care—one sip at a time.
Our commitment to fair trade
At Ikawa, we partner exclusively with Fair Trade–certified providers to ensure that every bag of coffee we offer supports the people who grow it as much as the customers who enjoy it. Fair Trade certification is more than a label—it is a guarantee of ethics, transparency, and respect throughout the entire supply chain.
What Fair Trade Certification Means:
Fair Trade is an international standard that protects farmers and workers by ensuring:
- Fair, stable minimum prices for their crops
- Additional premiums that communities reinvest in education, healthcare, and local development
- Safe and equitable working conditions
- Environmental stewardship and sustainable agricultural practices
- Transparent, traceable supply chains
By choosing Fair Trade–certified coffee, you support growers who are paid fairly for their work, empowering farming communities and strengthening long-term sustainability.
At Ikawa, we believe great coffee should uplift the people behind it. Fair Trade partnerships help us honour that responsibility—ensuring that every cup reflects quality, integrity, and care.