KARONGI- Some farmers may be good coffee producers but may not actually know the true taste of their product.

At the 3rd coffee Cup of Excellence (COE) competition held in Karongi District, on August 26, farmers managed to taste the special Rwandan coffee served by special coffee making machines and skilled staff.

The free coffee offer was part of the exhibition of Rwanda’s best coffee and Bourbon coffee services were the sole distributors of coffee cups at the event.

Thousands of residents made long lines to grab a free coffee cup. Most of them even kept flocking back at the Bourbon coffee stall for more cups, which were served with coffee cakes and many more bites.

"We are challenged by two things; to realize the beauty and taste of our own coffee, and to receive good customer care services over free coffee- which is so amazing and exceptional," one Alexis Mugabo, a Karongi coffee farmer, said.

The taste of coffee didn’t only attract residents but top government leaders and foreign visitors also appreciated a cup of special coffee from the 'thousand hills'

"The services were up to standard like back home. I am glad to taste the best coffee which also has rare specialty," Nelson Valverde, a visitor, said.

Paul Ntaganda, the General Manager of Bourbon Coffee, stated that the company has set its priorities at giving the best services and offer special tastes of Rwandan coffee.

"Customer care is a priority to us, and when we see clients appreciate our service, that is an achievement for the country's image locally and internationally," Ntaganda said.

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