Rwanda Kivu Lot 15 (200g)
This award-winning Rwandan coffee is an elegant expression of the country’s exceptional terroir. Delicate floral aroma, layered with hints of berries and vanilla. On the palate, expect a refined balance of elderflower, yuzu citrus and baker’s chocolate. The body is medium and silky, leading to a clean, berry-like finish.
Farm: COOPAC KIGeyo Cooperative
The cooperative follows meticulous practices, focusing on sustainability and the empowerment of smallholder farmers. Each step, from handpicking to processing, is done with precision to ensure only the highest-quality beans make it into the final lot.
Rwanda has rapidly gained recognition in the specialty coffee industry, producing some of the finest washed coffees in Africa. The country’s focus on community-driven production and rigorous quality control has resulted in coffees that are both clean and expressive, showcasing the best of East African terroir.
Rwanda Kivu Lot 15 arrived to our roastery via EL CAFÉ, a company established in 2000 by Vasileios G. Anastasopoulos that is solely concerned in the coffee producing countries with discovering new coffee varieties on special farms.
Since then they supplie most of the largest coffee producing companies in Greece, by remaining as a dedicated green coffee import and trading company.
About Rwanda Kivu Lot 15
PRODUCER:COOPAC KIGeyo Cooperative
TERROIR:Rutsiro District, Rwanda
ALTITUDE:1800 m
PROCESS:Fully Washed
ARRIVED IN:30kg bags
VARIETIES:Red Bourbon
AROMA:Floral, berries, vanilla
FLAVOR:Elderflower, yuzu, baker’s chocolate
BODY:Medium
FINISH:Clean, berry-like
This coffee undergoes a fully washed process, a method that highlights its bright acidity and crisp flavors. The cherries are selectively handpicked and immediately taken to the washing station, where they undergo flotation to remove any underripe or defective beans.
Once sorted, the cherries are depulped, and the beans are fermented in water for 12–24 hours to break down the mucilage naturally. After fermentation, they are washed multiple times to ensure clarity and consistency in the cup.
The final stage involves drying the beans on raised African beds for 14–21 days, with constant monitoring and turning to ensure even moisture levels. This careful drying process preserves the delicate floral and fruit notes, resulting in a refined and complex cup profile.
This coffee is an outstanding representation of Rwanda’s dedication to excellence in specialty coffee, offering a beautifully structured cup with floral aromatics, bright citrus, and a chocolatey depth. A true gem from the Best of Rwanda 2024.
