Arrived July 2009, new crop. There has not been much coffee from Rwanda arriving in the US this year despite growth in production there. In Rwanda many property smallholders engage in subsistence farming. They grow an assortment of vegetables and fruit for their own consumption, and, grow some cash crops to earn money. Coffee is one such crop, almost all of which is Bourbon varietal. The actual quantity on some of these farms can be a little as a few trees but of course some are larger. Once harvested, the coffee must be quickly brought to a local washing station where it will be collected, usually combined with coffee from similar neighboring farms. Then it is fully processed, going through the numerous steps of depulping, fermenting, washing, drying and milling, all while at the washing station. It is critical that coffee be at the washing station within hours of being picked so haphazard fermentation does not begin. In a country like Rwanda there are few roads and trucks are outside the reach of most subsistence farmers. Much of the coffee makes its way to the washing station on foot or, more recently, on specially designed bicycles. Washing stations are being built all over Rwanda so one is close to where coffee is grown. Cup Characteristics: Sweet, soft and delicate cup. Cherry, sweet, bright and balanced acidity, savory afternotes. Roasting Notes: Full City roast will develop the body. Roast up to but not beyond second crack.
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| 1 | $6.17 | | 2-4 | $5.86 | | 5-19 | $5.55 | | 20+ | $4.94 |
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