Producer - Kinini, Rwanda

Returning for its fourth year, this naturally processed coffee from the Kinini washing station in Rwanda continues to be a favourite

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The coffee

Origin: Rulindo, Rwanda

Producer: Kinini Washing Station

Varietal: Bourbon, BM139, BM71, Jackson

Process: Natural

Altitude: 2000 masl

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The producer

Showcasing the sweet, complex potential of Rwandan coffee,  Kinini’s impact goes well beyond the cup, with 10% of the proceeds from their coffee sales supporting a local health centre, helping to improve the wellbeing of the community.

Coffee is picked and delivered to the Kinini washing station, separated from other lots to be processed.  Cherries must arrive by 4 pm on the day of picking.  As the station has grown, raised beds have also expanded, allowing cherries to be spread two inches deep and dried for 48 days, turned regularly to ensure even drying and avoid over-fermentation.  This year’s harvest includes varieties Bourbon, BM139, BM71, and Jackson, offering delightful floral notes, along with medjool date and vanilla flavours with a hint of strawberry coming through.

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