Radical Roasters - Rwanda
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Origin
Smallholders around the Rugali washing station in the Nyamasheke region of Rwanda
Variety
Red Bourbon
Processing
Natural
Altitude
1550 - 1800 masl
Roast Profile
Omni-roast
Tasting Notes
Notes of Forest Fruits and Floral Chocolate
Coffee Facts
SCA Score - 87
Operational since 2016, Rugali has become an impactful example of a successful washing station for the specialty coffee market. It is a station that has in just a few years produced coffees that have been used in competitions worldwide, and put the Nyamasheke District on the map for high-quality processed Rwandan coffees. The station is located close to its smaller sister station, Kilimbi. These two stations were the first stations in Rwanda to legally export natural and honey processed coffees.
All cherry is hand-sorted before a pre-pulp float, underripe or damaged cherry is removed, along with any foreign objects. Cherry is then floated in pre-pulping tanks removing any floaters and later pulped. Once the cherry is sorted and cleaned, it is ready to be dried. The cherries are laid out evenly across raised beds, providing consistent airflow, and height away to prevent moisture and animals coming into contact with the cherry.
The cherry is dried for 30 days, turned constantly when the sun is high and covered during the night. Once the cherry has dried, the now dried outer fruit is removed, and the coffee beans are ready to be organised for packing.
