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Café des Mamas Washed Bourbon - Ruanda Filter

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This washed Bourbon coffee comes from the women-led Nova Café des Mamas project in northern Rwanda.

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Café des Mamas Washed Bourbon - Ruanda Filter — 19grams
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From the roaster

Die Filterröstung vom Nova »Café des Mamas« Projekt. Eine Kaffeefarm aus dem Norden Ruandas, die von Frauen geleitet wird und die sich für die Bildung der Frauen einsetzt. Dieses Bourbonlot ist gewaschen. Im Café des Mamas schmeckt man sie deutlich, die ruandische Frauenpower.

— 19grams

Context

The Café des Mamas Washed Bourbon from Rwanda’s northern region represents a focused expression of the Bourbon varietal. Produced by the Nova Café des Mamas collective, this lot undergoes a washed process, a technique typically employed to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. By removing the fruit flesh before drying, producers often achieve a cleaner cup profile that emphasizes the terroir of the northern Rwandan landscape.

When evaluating such coffees, enthusiasts often consult the flavor wheel to identify the nuanced characteristics that distinguish high-quality washed lots. As a roaster, 19grams has selected this specific harvest to showcase the balance and structural integrity that Bourbon plants are known for when cultivated in this region. This entry serves as a testament to the meticulous post-harvest practices maintained by the Nova Café des Mamas, ensuring that the final filter brew remains both vibrant and representative of its origin.

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Frequently asked questions

How is Café des Mamas Washed Bourbon - Ruanda Filter processed?

Café des Mamas Washed Bourbon - Ruanda Filter uses the Washed process.

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