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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SILVERBACK COFFEE
$19.50
$19.50
$19.50
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Enjoy Rwanda's 100% Bourbon Arabica offered in: Whole Bean & Ground

These coffees are grown between 4000-6500ft above sea level. They are of the highest quality Rwandan coffee variety.

Flavor Notes:

Sweet Floral Aroma

Sweet Floral Aroma

Hints of Orange & Lemon

Hints of Orange & Lemon

Caramel & Chocolate Finish

Caramel & Chocolate Finish

Find Your Perfect Grind

Home Drip

Medium Grind

Espresso

Fine Grind

French Press

Coarse Grind

Chemex / Pour Over

Medium to Fine Grind

Stove Top

Medium to Coarse Grind

Turkish

Medium Grind

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