PROJECT SONGWA
Two leading manufacturers in the specialty coffee market – La Marzocco and Mahlkönig came together in 2007 and established Songwa Estates, a non-profit endeavor aimed at: educating staff, clients and all those who work in the coffee sector on the numerous intricacies involved in growing, harvesting and processing green coffee providing support to the local community whose livelihoods depend on coffee, financed in part by the project “Hands for Songwa”.
The project has led to the reconstruction of two school buildings, the furnishing of 4 classrooms and the completion of sanitary facilities at the Muvwa Primary School which hosts over 300 school children.
The Songwa Farm, which respects the Rainforest Alliance and Utz Kapeh standards, is situated about 900 kilometers from Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam and expands over a total area of 59 hectares: 25 hectares are presently being used for the cultivation of coffee, with an additional 8 hectares of land available for expansion. The area is approximately 1450 meters above sea level and heralds Bourbon beans on plants that are up to 80 years old.
Intellect is proud to source Songwa beans directly from Songwa farm. By choosing these beans you are helping us contribute to this meaningful movement - one cup at a time.
To learn more visit : www.handsforsongwa.com
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