Ineffable Coffee - Rwanda

Origin

Smallholders at the Ngororero washing station in the Western Province of Rwanda

Variety

Bourbon

Processing

Natural

Altitude

1616 masl

Roast Profile

Omni

Ineffable

Notes of Pineapple, Papaya and Rum

Coffee Facts

The farmers who deliver their cherry to Ngororero are flush with options of nearby washing stations. Ngororero has very high quality standards, but in order to be competitive, they must accept nearly all cherry delivered. If they do not, the farmer will choose to go to a different station next time in order to sell more of their crop and avoid the hassle of sorting.

After purchasing cherry from producers, Ngororero sends the cherry through a strict sorting process. First, washing station staff remove any lower quality cherry through flotation. Then, a specially trained staff visually inspects the remaining cherry for any visual defects.

After selection and rinsing, the cherries go straight to the drying tables. They are spread out in a very thin layer to prevent mould growth during the drying and to ensure even drying. It takes around 3 weeks for the cherries to dry on the raised beds.