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Suave - Rwanda Rugamba Washed

Suave - Rwanda Rugamba Washed

€15,50
€15,50
€62,00 kg
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For comparison:

55€/kg : price frequently charged by large retailers for coffee capsules of different brands

85€/kg : average price charged by a high-end brand of capsules not available in supermarkets

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

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NB: From 3 packs of 250g, an optimized cardboard box arrives at your home, meaning better management of carbon emissions during delivery.

Smooth

Adj. Having an exquisite, delicious sweetness.                                                                                          

  • Country : Rwanda
  • Region : Nyamagabe District
  • Producer: Bernard Uwitije
  • Farm / car wash : Bwenda.

                                                                                          

                                                                                          

  • Tasting notes : Milk chocolate, brown sugar, honey.
  • SCA rating : 86/100
  • Level of complexity : Medium to high.
  • Acidity : Medium
  • 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 produces mainly Arabica coffee, and more specifically the Bourbon Red variety.

Coffee cultivation is divided into 30 districts. Nyamagabe benefits fromfertile volcanic soils, rich in nutrients, which contributes to the complexity of the coffee. The proximity of theNyungwe National Park, a dense tropical forest, creates a unique microclimate and promotes environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

Nm - Producer

The owner of Bwenda,Bernard Uwitije, is from southern Rwanda, in the Nyamagabe district. Coming from a region where coffee was a dominant crop, he first ventured into the artisanal coffee business. He then discovered the added value of complete processing.

Wanting to create a solid and sustainable business in the coffee sector, he built his first pulper near his hometown in 2016. The first year allowed him to learn all the details of operating a pulper, and the following season he built a second washing station, where he was able to process large quantities without compromising on quality.

Bwenda is his third washing station, built in 2018 after realizing that a group of producers, somewhat isolated, did not have a nearby washing station to complete the process.

2019 marked Bwenda's first season of operation, with a single container of coffee filled. Bernard Uwitije has since developed various programs to support farmers who supply the Bwenda station, with outreach work while expanding the pulper's capacity.

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%.