Rwanda Best of Rwanda #17 - Nyakizu Natural

Grape. Fruit Punch. Tart.

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Just landed is this 2024 Best of Rwanda winning competition lot! Nyakizu Mountain Lot #17 is a natural-process red bourbon, bursting with grapes, tropical Fruit Punch flavors, and a lovely tartness. 

Family-owned wet milling company Nyakizu Mountain Coffee has won two international competitions in the past ten years.  Founded by Kazungu Charles over a decade ago, Nyakizu farmers specialize in 100% red bourbon, both fully washed and natural. 

Currently there are 3,687 farmers contributing cherry to the Nyakizu wet mill, all growing 100% red bourbon. For this lot #17, the cherries came from two farmer co-ops called Abahingakawa and KOKANYA. Of the 55 members, 40 are women and 15 are men.

Process: Natural

Region: Nyaruguru, Rwanda

Variety: Red Bourbon 

Brewing Recipe : 

Filter
Brewing ratio 1 : 17
Ground coffee 16g
Total water 250ml
Water temperature 93ºc
Brew time 3 minutes