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Lacteus - Rwanda Rugamba Washed

Lacteus - Rwanda Rugamba Washed

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It feels like biting into a square of milk chocolate, without the chocolate. Or the milk, in fact.

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Lacteus (formerly Suave)

Adj. From Latin meaning "milky", "of milk", or "white as milk". Derived from lac (milk), it designates that which is composed of milk, the color white, or, figuratively, purity.

                                                                                          

  • Country : Rwanda
  • Region : Rutsiro District
  • Producer: More than 1,500 small coffee farmers.
  • Farm / car wash : Rugamba 286.

                                                                                          

                                                                                          

  • Tasting notes : Lemon, milk chocolate, wild honey.
  • SCA rating : 86/100
  • Level of complexity : Medium to high.
  • Acidity : Medium to high
  • Body/Power : Velvety

                                                                                                          

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Nf - Recommended recipe

Espresso:

  • 19gr in / 48gr out
  • Flow time: 25-30sec

Nm - Terroir

Rwanda, a small African country dear to Gaël Faye, is28thglobal coffee producer. It mainly produces Arabica coffee, and more specifically the Bourbon Red variety.

Coffee cultivation there is divided into 30 districts.Rutsiro district(western Rwanda) is known for itshigh altitudeand itsvolcanic soils, which produce dense and aromatic coffees. Thanks to the microclimate ofLake KivuCafes often offer abright acidity, of thefruity notes(citrus fruits, red berries) and agreat gentlenessProduction is ensured bysmall producersandreputable car wash stations, with mostly washed coffees.

Nm - Producer

Therecar washRugamba was built in 2009. Located on the banks of theLake KivuShe transforms cherries grown on the surrounding hills, at high altitude, in fertile volcanic soil.

The station is equipped with a McKinnon 3-disc pulper, fermentation tanks, and drying beds. It receives coffee from over 1,500 producers. RTC acquired Rugamba in 2016, after four years of inactivity due to management problems by the previous owner.

Although the station has a processing capacity exceeding six containers of cherries, thefierce competitionon the market limits its production to three or four containers.

Nf - Varieties

Bourbon Rouge: Originally from Yemen, this variety of Arabica has found its place in Rwanda, and is now found there in the overwhelming majority. The ideal altitude conditions (between 1,500 and 2,200m) and the suitable climate have allowed it to flourish in a very beautiful way.

This variety is recognizable by its lively acidity, combined with a silky, sweet body that helps balance the overall flavor. Tasters often recognize aromas of milk chocolate and honey.

This is a demanding variety: sensitive to diseases and with average yields, it is mainly cultivated for its aromatic qualities.

Nm - Treatment process

When we talk about the coffee processing process, this brings us to post-production: after the coffee cherries have been picked, the cooperative has a choice: leave the cherry pulp or remove it before drying.

On this coffee, the process"washed"involves the cherries being mechanically pulped and then fermented in water for 48 to 72 hours before removing the remaining skin.

The grains are then placed on drying beds for 7 to 8 days to reach a humidity level of between 10 and 12%.