Ubumwe – Rwanda (Classic)

Origin: Rwanda
Region: Lake Kivu belt, Western Province
Farm or station: Liza Washing Station
Producer: Jean Paul
Variety: Red Bourbon, RAB C15
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1,650–2,000 masl
Tasting notes: Cocoa, Raisins, Green apple, Grenadine, Red spices

Ubumwe is a washed coffee from the Liza washing station, in Rwanda's western province by Lake Kivu. In the cup it combines cocoa and raisins with the freshness of green apple and a touch of red spices. A sweet, fruity profile, suited for both espresso and filter.

The story behind Ubumwe

Liza is a washing station on the shores of Lake Kivu, in Rwanda's western province, working with 1,850 local farmers. It is owned by Jean Paul, who has 20 years of experience in coffee, and run by his wife, Pacifique Uwicyeza, formerly with the Ministry of Agriculture. The station trains farmers, employs young people and challenges traditional gender roles in farming.

Cherries are selected and washed, fermented for two days in sacks, and dried on raised beds for 48 to 54 days. The result is a coffee of Red Bourbon and RAB C15 varieties, grown between 1,650 and 2,000 metres, with a sweet, spiced profile and the freshness typical of washed coffees from Kivu.

Denomination: Natural roast coffee
Roasted by: BOSCON Coffee Roasters
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