The Best of Rwanda 2026 coffee competition has returned, reaffirming Rwanda's commitment to quality excellence and the promotion of its world-renowned coffee on the global stage.

Organized by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), the annual competition provides a platform for coffee farmers, cooperatives, washing stations, and exporters to showcase their finest coffees while competing for national recognition and international visibility and market expansion.

Over the years, Best of Rwanda has become one of the country's most important coffee quality initiatives, helping identify exceptional coffees and connecting producers with buyers from premium specialty coffee markets around the world. The competition also highlights the remarkable progress Rwanda has made in producing high-quality coffee that consistently meets international standards.

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Beyond recognizing excellence, the competition serves as a powerful marketing tool for Rwanda coffee. Top-ranked coffees gain visibility among international buyers and industry professionals, helping to strengthen commercial relationships and enhance Rwanda's presence in the global specialty coffee sector, hence increasing farmer’s income.