Rwanda - Rulindo Murambi - Washed

This lot of Rulindo Murambi was grown by more than 170 family owned farms in Rwanda's Gatsibo district. Smallholder farmers bring their cherries to the centralized Murambi washing station where they are processed with safer, more modernized machinery than individual farmers are able to access. Murambi begins the processing with the quality control method of hand sorting and floating the cherries in water. They are then depulped and fermented. The fermentation process is halted by a 18-24 hour freshwater soak, after which the parchment is washed for a second time. Washing station workers perform a final round of quality control by meticulously hand sorting the parchment on pre-drying tables while it is gently dried to the touch. After removing any parchment with defects from the lot, they transfer it to fully exposed drying tables for 14-21 days. 

We love this coffee's bright opening plum notes, which meld into smooth dark chocolate and the rich sweetness of brown sugar. Brew it as a pourover for more prominent fruit notes or try it as espresso to bring out its complex chocolate flavor!

Sourced from the Gatsibo region of Rwanda, this lot is processed at the Murambi washing station. As a washed coffee, it undergoes a meticulous processing method that typically emphasizes the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean, allowing the terroir to shine through. This specific offering from Blossom Coffee Roasters presents a profile defined by plum, dark chocolate, and brown sugar.

When evaluating these characteristics, it can be helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better identify the nuances within these categories. While washed coffees are often celebrated for their clean, bright profiles, the specific combination of stone fruit and deep, sweet cocoa notes found here highlights the unique character of the Murambi station’s output. This selection serves as a refined example of Rwandan production, balancing traditional processing techniques with a rich, comforting flavor profile that appeals to those who enjoy structured, well-defined cups.