Rwanda - Kanzu - Washed

This new washed lot of Kanzu coffee magic conjures up rich stone-fruity sweetness and a refreshing tang of apple acidity, some of the characteristics this region is famous for! It's a washed option that even fans of Natural offerings will love, with an abundance of fruit notes we adore so much. Take a peek at the details and snag a bag before it's gone! 

We Taste: Black Tea, Apricot, Clementine

Country

RWANDA

Region

WESTERN PROVINCE, NYAMASHEKE

Altitude

1800 - 2000 MASL

Variety

BOURBON

Process

FULLY WASHED

More info on the Kanzu Washing station from our pals at Red Fox:

"Kanzu’s coffee comes from the Nyamasheke growing region in South Central Lake Kivu. It’s high up in the mountains around 2000 meters above sea level and features green, lushly-forested mountainsides. The forest collects cloud cover, generating a special misty microclimate that slows cherry maturation and protects the coffee from climate extremes. It’s right above Lake Kivu and the view looks down on the watershed, all the way down to the lake itself. Kanzu is on the downslope right below this forest, at an extremely high elevation, and we’ve always seen how climate plays a huge role in the flavor development of these coffees. The cherries here ripen a lot later than most of the country and are frequently one of the last harvests of the season. The unique microclimate, meticulous harvest and processing, and constancy of community here keep us coming back every year."

This washed Bourbon from Kanzu in Rwanda's Western Province presents the clean, refined profile characteristic of fully washed coffees. Grown at 1800–2000 meters in the Nyamasheke region, the lot expresses delicate stone fruit and citrus notes—apricot and clementine—alongside a subtle tea-like quality. Bourbon, one of coffee's foundational varieties, often delivers such balanced, nuanced complexity when processed with precision. Brandywine Coffee Roasters has highlighted the black tea character, suggesting a brewed cup with both brightness and body. This coffee rewards careful preparation to fully capture its layered aromatics and fruit-forward character.