Rwanda Murundo Kivubelt

Origin Story

This marks our second release of the year from Kivubelt Coffee, which is owned and operated by our Direct Trade partner Furaha Umwizeye. Located in the Nyamasheke district of western Rwanda, this coffee comes from a group of smallholder farmers, collectively known as People’s Farm.

Sensory

Our second offering from Rwanda comes from the Murundo washing station, and is a coffee with intense jammy sweetness balanced by citrus peel.

The Rwanda Murundo Kivubelt, sourced by Intelligentsia Coffee, represents the meticulous work of producer Furaha Umwizeye in the Nyamasheke region. Coffees from this area of Rwanda are frequently celebrated for their vibrant acidity and complex profiles, often balancing bright, fruit-forward characteristics with a structured sweetness. In this specific lot, the roaster highlights a profile defined by jammy sweetness and citrus peel.

When evaluating such distinct flavor profiles, it can be helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between stone fruit sweetness and the sharper, aromatic qualities of citrus zest. While every harvest varies, Rwandan coffees are generally recognized for their clean, tea-like elegance and deep, resonant sweetness. This offering provides a clear look at the potential of the Nyamasheke terroir, showcasing how careful processing and cultivation by producers like Umwizeye translate into a refined cup.