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How to Brew Rwandan Coffee Beans - Rwandan Coffee Brewing Methods - Recommended Rwandan Coffee Bean Brands

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style) Most Rwandan coffee beans are sold as inferior beans due to poor processing. For small-scale farmers, only producing Cup of Excellence winners and higher quality coffee beans can fetch better prices and enable coffee farmers to live a good life, these small farmers' scale is not
Rwanda Kigeyo Coffee Beans

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Most Rwandan coffee beans are sold as inferior quality due to poor processing. For small farmers, only producing award-winning and higher quality coffee beans can fetch better prices and enable them to lead better lives. These small farms vary in scale and deliver their harvest to processing plants within hours of picking. The coffee beans processed by Kigeyo washing station are grown at very high altitudes and are of the classic Bourbon variety, which has always been known for its well-balanced cup with juicy profile.

Rwanda Kigeyo-1

Estate Name: Kigeyo Washing Station

Variety: Bourbon

Growing Region: Kivu region in western Rwanda, particularly in Rutsiro district

Altitude: 1800-2000 meters (5900-6500 feet)

Green Bean Processing: Pulping, Dry Fermentation, Wet Fermentation, Washing, Soaking, Dried on Raised Beds

Rwanda Kigeyo

Cup Profile Overview: Strawberry, citrus, caramel, floral, blackberry, creamy body, complex, ripe.

Dry Aroma: Sweet bread, cinnamon, tea fragrance.

Wet Aroma: Rose-like floral notes, with sweetness from caramel and sucrose. The entry is bright and clear, with many sweet spice flavors such as: tangerine peel, cinnamon, clove, and other spices.

Finish: Roasted citrus peel with tea-like aftertaste.

Brewing Temperature: Approximately 89°C

Tasting Experience

When I first opened the outer packaging, a caramel aroma immediately emerged. Taking a closer sniff, I detected chocolate mixed with a very faint floral fragrance.

In the wet aroma, the floral notes became more prominent - a floral scent I hadn't experienced in coffee beans before (speaking as if I'm experienced, when actually I'm still a complete beginner... XD).

The floral notes weren't intense but rather quite fresh, accompanied by a sweet berry fragrance. As for other notes and the aftertaste, I couldn't quite distinguish them XDD. My palate and sense of smell still need improvement... orz.

Overall, the cup was smooth with gentle acidity. However, due to my still-developing brewing skills, the layered complexity wasn't very apparent. What a shame for such wonderful shared beans... T_T

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