Is Rwanda Washed Bourbon Coffee Good? How to Make Rwandan Coffee
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Coffee Information
Variety: BM-139 (Bourbon)
Processing Station: Mushonyi Washing Station
Farm Owner: 1,756 small-scale member farmers (each farmer cultivates approximately 253 trees)
Flavor Profile: Red apple, cherry, cinnamon, honey
Exceptional Award Record
The Mushonyi washing station's award record is truly impressive. Beyond winning the Cup of Excellence championship in 2010, they achieved remarkable success in 2011 alone with four batches securing championship, 12th place, 16th place, and 28th place!
Rwanda's Emerging Specialty Coffee Scene
Rwanda stands out as one of East Africa's rapidly developing specialty coffee-producing nations. While many still recall the tragic memory of the Rwandan genocide, the quality improvement of their specialty coffee has been equally remarkable. This year, we've cupped several Rwandan coffees that exhibit refreshing qualities and beautifully elegant acidity.
Flavor Notes
This batch offers distinct notes of red apple, cherry, cinnamon, and honey, complemented by excellent sweetness and balance. The finish reveals hints of cinnamon, almond, and chocolate.
Brewing Recommendation
For pour-over brewing of this Rwandan coffee: Use 15g of coffee grounds with medium-fine grind (Fuji Rokusuke grinder setting 3.5), V60 dripper, water temperature 90-92°C. Begin with 30g water for a 27-second bloom, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops to half before continuing the pour. Slowly pour until reaching 225g total, discarding the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio of 1:15, total extraction time 2:00.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Dazhen Coffee FrontStreet Coffee
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Ingredients: House-roasted
Shelf Life: 30 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk
Taste Profile: Sweet coffee beans
Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Rwanda
Coffee Type: Other
Coffee Origin Details
Name: Rwanda West Province Rutsiro Mushonyi CWS Bourbon
Country: Rwanda
Region: Rutsiro district, Western Province
Altitude: 1,827 meters
Rainfall: >1,500mm
About Bourbon Variety
Bourbon coffee (French: Café Bourbon) is coffee produced from Coffea arabica Bourbon cultivar trees. Bourbon coffee was originally cultivated on Réunion Island, which was known as Île Bourbon before 1789. It was later occupied by the French and connected to the African continent and Latin America. Today, it remains one of the two most widespread Arabica coffee production regions globally. Bourbon coffee is typically grown at altitudes between 3,500 to 6,500 feet (1,062–1,972 meters).
Bourbon Characteristics
Variety: Bourbon
Related to: Heirloom
Origin: Bourbon Island
Optimal Growing Altitude: 800 meters and above
Type: Heirloom
Common in: Suitable coffee-growing regions worldwide
Main Cherry Color: Red, yellow, and orange, but predominantly red
Cherry Size: Medium
Leaf Characteristics: Broad and short
Processing: Washed, raised African bed sun-drying
Rwanda Coffee Processing
Like many African countries, Rwanda's coffee production is predominantly smallholder-based. During each harvest season, farmers gather ripe coffee cherries and deliver them to processing stations. Farmers first hand-pick the ripe coffee cherries and bring them to processing stations for handling. The process begins with manual sorting to ensure no unripe or damaged fruits are included. Next, the pulp is removed, followed by a 12-18 hour washed fermentation process in cool, low-temperature environments. After fermentation, the adhering mucilage is thoroughly cleaned in channels. During the raised bed drying process, station members manually turn the beans with careful attention, ensuring that under adequate sunlight, the parchment coffee doesn't lose moisture unevenly until the moisture content stabilizes below 14%.
Our Selection
We have previously introduced several specialty coffees from Rwanda's Nyamasheke region. This carefully selected Mushonyi comes from the Rutsiro region, located north of Nyamasheke and also situated along Lake Kivu. The high altitude, fertile volcanic soil, and excellent climate combine to produce exceptional coffee. We will continue to deeply explore this gem of a coffee-producing region in Rwanda. This batch is a direct trade purchase from the washing station - the freshest batch from the 2015 harvest season (approximately June to September)!
Important Notice :
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Tel:020 38364473
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