Fruity & Floral - Rwanda Gisanga

100% Rwanda, Nyamasheke, Gisanga.

LAJIKEET / VARIETALS: Red Bourbon

PROSESSOINTI / PROCESSING: Washed

KORKEUS / ALTITUDE: 1600 m

 

FRUITY & FLORAL

 

Lime, punainen omena, aprikoosi, hunaja, musta tee

Lime, red apple, apricot, honey, black tea

 

Ruandaa kutsutaan usein tuhannen kukkulan maaksi, ja kahvia viljellään ympäri maata pienillä perhetiloilla! Kahvinviljely on hyvin tärkeä osa paikallista elinkeinoa.

Sourced from the Nyamasheke region of Rwanda, the Gisanga lot represents a classic expression of the Red Bourbon varietal. This coffee is produced by Kaffa Roastery and undergoes a traditional washed process, a technique often utilized to highlight the inherent acidity and clean profile of the bean. For those interested in how different techniques influence the cup, our processing methods explainer details why washed coffees frequently exhibit the crisp, tea-like clarity found in this selection.

The profile of this Rwanda Gisanga features notes of lime, red apple, apricot, honey, and black tea. When evaluating these specific characteristics, drinkers may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances of stone fruit and citrus acidity. While washed coffees are celebrated for their brightness, the specific terroir of Gisanga at 1600 masl provides a distinct foundation for these vibrant, fruit-forward flavors to develop fully.