Rwanda Rwamatamu

Tasting notes earl grey tea, panela sugar, cocoa nibs Roast level medium-light Region kamonye Varietal red bourbon peaberry Processwashed Elevation 1600-2000 m A delicate, tea-like cup leads the way in this hand-sorted Peaberry lot, Rwanda Rwamatamu. This coffee brings notes of Earl Grey tea, panela sugar, and cocoa nibs which create a balance of bright citrus, soft sweetness, and gentle chocolate depth. Peaberries occur naturally in only about 5–10% of coffee cherries, where a single round bean forms instead of the usual two. Many coffee drinkers find peaberries to have deeper sweetness and more vibrant acidity. This coffee is grown in Rwanda’s Nyamasheke District, overlooking Lake Kivu in the country’s Western Province. After harvest, the cherries are milled at the Rwamatamu washing station before being transported to Kigali for final dry milling. The region’s elevation, climate, and careful processing contribute to the clarity and structure found in the cup. This year’s