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Rwanda Mushonyi Processing Plant Washed Bourbon Specialty Coffee Beans Grind Size Roast Level Processing Method Guide

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional Barista Exchange Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style) Processing Method: Washed, elevated greenhouse sun drying Rwanda coffee, like many African countries, is mainly produced by small farmers. During the harvest period each year, ripe coffee cherries are gathered and sent to processing stations for treatment. During the annual harvest period, farmers harvest ripe coffee berries and concentrate them at processing stations for processing

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Processing Method

Washed, raised bed sun-drying

Rwandan coffee, like many African countries, is predominantly produced by small-scale farmers. During the harvest season each year, ripe coffee cherries are collected and sent to processing stations. Farmers pick ripe coffee berries and gather them at processing stations for handling. First, manual selection ensures no unripe or damaged fruits are mixed in. Next, the fruit skin is removed, followed by a 12-18 hour washed fermentation process in cool, low-temperature environments. The adhering pulp is then cleaned off in channels. During the raised bed drying process, processing station members manually turn and carefully tend to the coffee, ensuring that under sufficient sunlight, the parchment beans don't lose moisture or experience uneven drying until the bean moisture content stabilizes below 14%.

We have introduced several specialty coffees from the Nyamasheke region of Rwanda before. This carefully selected Mushonyi comes from the Rutsiro region, located north of Nyamasheke and also situated along Lake Kivu. High altitude, fertile volcanic soil, and excellent climate create high-quality coffee. We will continue to deeply explore this gem-producing region of Rwanda. This batch is a direct trade batch purchased from the processing plant - the freshest batch from the 2015 harvest season (approximately June to September)!!

Coffee Details

Variety: BM-139 (Bourbon)

Processing Station: Mushonyi Processing Station

Producer: 1,756 small-scale member farmers (each small farmer grows approximately 253 trees)

Flavor: Red apple, cherry, cinnamon, honey

[Mushonyi Processing Station's award record is astonishing - besides winning the Cup of Excellence championship in 2010, they secured four positions in 2011 alone: champion, 12th place, 16th place, and 28th place!!!]

Rwanda can be described as East Africa's most rapidly developing specialty coffee-producing country in recent times. Beyond the fresh memories of its tragic genocide story, the quality of its specialty coffee has improved very quickly. This year, we have cupped several Rwandan coffees with fresh texture and very elegant, refined acidity.

Flavor Briefing for This Batch

Red apple, cherry, cinnamon and honey, excellent sweetness and balance, cinnamon, almond, chocolate aftertaste.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Dazhen Coffee FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee)
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Ingredients: In-house roasted
Shelf Life: 30 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk
Taste: Sweet coffee beans
Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Rwanda
Coffee Type: Other