Meet Epiphanie Ndacyayisenga, a Rwandan coffee farmer turning beans into big dreams . Her family’s farm, nestled in Rwanda’s lush hills, is now brewing opportunities thousands of miles away—in China.
Epiphanie and her husband have tapped into China’s booming coffee culture, exporting their beans to meet demand from cafes and young urbanites obsessed with specialty brews. \"China’s market changed everything,\" she says. Profits are up, their kids’ education is secured, and they’ve even upgraded their farm tech
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But this isn’t just a business win. It’s a cultural bridge: Rwandan coffee flavors are popping up in Shanghai lattes, while Chinese buyers visit Epiphanie’s farm, swapping stories over cups of java . \"We’re learning from each other,\" she adds.
What’s next? Epiphanie’s eyes are on global expansion . With China’s market as a springboard, she’s ready to roast new possibilities—one bean at a time.
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China's growing coffee market changes life for the better in Rwanda
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