Rwandan Coffee Brews Strong Ties at CIIE: Andrew's Journey to China's Heart
☕️ Imagine selling 1.5 tons of coffee beans in seconds! Back in May 2020, that's exactly what happened when James Kimonyo, the Rwandan Ambassador to China, hopped onto a live-streaming event. Before he could even finish introducing Rwanda's aromatic beans, they were gone! Talk about coffee love!
This amazing feat matched Rwanda's total coffee sales from the entire previous year. Yeah, it's that big! 🚀
Fast forward to now, the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is just around the corner, kicking off from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai. It's the place to be for companies worldwide wanting to showcase their awesome products to the world's second-largest economy. 🌏
Among the excited exhibitors is our guy, Andrew Gatera. He's on a mission to bring the rich flavors of Rwandan coffee to the taste buds of Chinese coffee lovers. After witnessing the buzz around his beans last year, Andrew's back at CIIE, ready to make even bigger moves. 🎯
A Warm Welcome at CIIE
Last year was Andrew's first time at CIIE, and boy, was he blown away! \"The enthusiasm for our coffee was unbelievable,\" he said. \"It felt like everyone wanted a sip of Rwanda!\" ☕️❤️
Building Bridges, One Cup at a Time
This year, Andrew's back and more pumped than ever. He's aiming to build on the connections he made and secure bigger deals. \"China's market is huge, and we're ready to be part of every coffee lover's day,\" Andrew shared with a grin. 😄🤝
Africa and China: Growing Together
The growing exchanges between Africa and China are opening doors left and right for businesses like Andrew's. \"It's not just about coffee; it's about sharing cultures and stories,\" he said. \"We're bringing a piece of Rwanda to China, and that's pretty awesome!\" 🌍✨
So next time you're sipping your latte, who knows, maybe it's Rwandan coffee warming your soul. Cheers to new friendships and delicious brews! ☕️🥳
Reference(s):
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