MEET OUR FOUNDER

Jack Karuletwa | Founder & CEO

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Rwanda’s recent history has been anything but a fairy tale. Decades of persecution and brutal genocide ravaged the country, forcing millions to flee and live as refugees. Our founder, Jack Karuletwa, was one of the fortunate ones. After years of running, he escaped to the US in the mid-90s and built a life and career he could never have imagined. But all the while, Jack’s roots remained firmly planted in his homeland. He knew he had to give back.

Jack’s passion for coffee led him back to Rwanda’s green hills and volcanic soil. Right away, coffee’s ability to bring people together became clear. He saw a resilience and spirit he never imagined possible after what the coffee farmers had been through.

He witnessed a level of craft that resulted in some of the world’s best Bourbon Arabica beans. From that moment on, Jack’s mission became clear: to help these remarkable farmers take their rightful place on the global economic stage.

Through Silverback Coffee of Rwanda, Jack is paying forward the same hope and opportunities he had. His story, and the story of every one of the farmers he partners with, is one of hope, and yes, the magical power of coffee to wake up an entire nation and help its people live happily ever after.

Silverback Coffee is Proudly Black Owned
Proudly black owned.

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Serve coffee with a cause. SILVERBACK COFFEE OF RWANDA™ comes with a story that, if promoted will create goodwill for your customers. Coffee is the first or last thing your clients experience, so make a good impression. 

We are passionate about great tasting coffee so we import our naturally grown, carefully evaluated beans from a highly regarded growing region in East Africa.

As a your coffee partner we roast to order with no minimums to ensure the highest quality. We provide free delivery, supply equipment and offer maintenance with in 24-48 hours to make sure your coffee program runs smoothly. 

In addition, we want to make sure your team is knowledgeable about the product and the how to serve the best cup, so we offering training to your staff.

We hold cleanliness to the maximum standard by being GNP & HAACP certified, the highest level of good manufacturing practices.

Contact us to start brewing today!

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We offer services to select businesses, from quality coffee shops and bakeries to local offices and boutique retail stores.