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In my memory, Rwandan coffee beans have a distinct wild ginseng flavor and high sweetness. During this siphon extraction hot brew, I didn't detect the wild ginseng flavor, but after the coffee cooled, there was a momentary wild ginseng flavor on the palate. The fruit acidity also tended toward plum-like flavors.

Information Overview

Country: Rwanda

Region: Nyakizu region

Farm: Nyakizu Cooperative, Rwanda

Variety: Red Bourbon

Processing Method: Washed

Drying Method: Sun-dried on raised beds

Pearl Coffee Project: Supported cooperative

Additional Information

Rwanda's climate, altitude, and high-quality Bourbon coffee trees are all capable of producing premium Rwandan coffee beans.

The Nyakizu Cooperative is located near Rwanda's second-largest city, Butare.

The Nyakizu Cooperative was established in 2006 and is the latest cooperative partner of the Pearl Coffee Project. The Pearl Coffee Project aims to rebuild Rwanda's agricultural institutions, enhance production capacity, improve farmers' livelihoods, and sustainably produce high-quality coffee.

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Beautiful aroma after defect removal

Dry fragrance presents rich star anise and cinnamon spice notes, along with ripe fruit aroma (similar to pineapple's sweet fragrance).

Wet fragrance clearly reveals prominent floral notes as the main axis, blended with fruit acidity and fruit sweetness. The deeper notes carry what seems to be Chinese herbal medicine's sweet fragrance.

Upon entry, you can immediately feel soft yet solid citrus fruit acidity lingering on the front of the tongue, while the front of the palate clearly senses the fruit acidity. The acidity gracefully gathers at the center of the tongue, as the root of the tongue begins to salivate, spreading across the entire tongue surface, with distinct sweetness on the palate.

Subsequently, you feel sweetness rising from both sides of the back of the tongue, with nutty and sweet aromas in the nasal cavity and palate. The root of the tongue has a subtle bitter accent, with notes similar to tobacco leaves and cocoa, while the continued salivation under the tongue makes you want to swallow.

The aftertaste blends licorice with nut flavors. The slight acidity in the middle of the tongue combined with the continuous salivation underneath, along with the sweetness on both sides of the back of the mouth and the sweetness at the root of the tongue, constructs a wonderful lingering sweet and sour aftertaste.

Although Rwandan coffee beans don't have many layers, their main flavor profile is distinct, especially with the rich interplay of sour, sweet, and bitter notes creating beautiful transitions. Medium body with a smooth texture.

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