Rwanda Kanyege Washed Microlot

Roasted for filter: Best enjoyed as a pour over, without milk, to allow the subtleties of the light roast to emerge.

Kanyege washing station lies in the high altitude hills of the Nyamasheke District. The station, which sits at 1,920 meters above sea level, receives coffee grown as high as 2,100 meters above sea level. The warm days and cool nights afforded by such high altitude helps cherry mature slowly and amass more sugars. The prime location is combined with exceptional agricultural practices, allowing Kanyege to produce some of the best coffee in Rwanda.

In order to reach Kanyege washing station, the last kilometer or so must be traveled on foot. The path is lined with plots of healthy Bourbon trees set on a hilly landscape. Between December and May the branches of the trees are weighed down with cherry that becomes redder and redder as the season goes on. Soon, those perfectly red cherries will be picked and delivered to Kanyege washing station. Cherry delivered to Kanyege comes from farms at altitudes between 1,800 and 2,100 meters above sea level.

Tasting: Blackberry, Tea Rose & Shortbread