Rwanda Huye Mountain

Citrus. Raisin. Dark Chocolate.

About this coffee :

Huye Mountain washing station has been made famous in recent years since it was a focal point in the documentary 'A Film About Coffee'. It is located on the slopes of Huye Mountain in the Huye District in South Rwanda and was established in 2011. It is a private washing station owned by David Rubanzangabo who is something of a philanthropist.

He cares deeply about the smallholder farmers who deliver their coffee to his station. Around 1,330 producers deliver their freshly picked coffee cherries to 26 collecting stations around the Huye community, where a truck visits daily to collect the farmers' coffee during harvest season. Each farm only produces roughly 2 bags of coffee. It is entirely bourbon, which, coupled with an altitude ranging from 1,600 to 2,300 metres above sea level, brings about lots of complexity and great flavours in the cup.

The processing is based on washing the coffee with a set up that is typical throughout East Africa. The freshly delivered coffee is inspected to ensure only good red and ripe cherries are included. Then it is put into the receiving tank where inferior floaters are removed. The denser, high quality cherries are then transported to raised beds for drying. Initial drainage drying is under shade as the coffee could be damaged at this point if it is exposed to too much heat. Then it is taken to the drying tables in the sunshine where the beans are diligently sorted by hand, removing defects and turning it regularly. This can take between 15 to 20 days.

As a result, you'll get a super juicy cuppa with good vibrancy. Juicy citrus brightness pair with raisin sticky sweetness, finish with a long smooth dark chocolate note. The perfect coffee to enjoy after lunch to keep the day going.

Brewing Recipe:

50g & 200g pack coffee ship in 1-2 working days
1kg pack is roast to order, ships within 3-5 working days