MWITO Lot 517

Region: West Nyamasheke Processing: Natural, Dried on Raised Beds 11-14 days Altitude: 1,347 MASL Varieties: Red Bourbon Roast Level: Light Cupping Notes: Red Stone Fruit, Strawberry Wafer, Orange, Toasted Almond, Bittersweet Chocolate This exquisite single origin Rwandan coffee is a shining example of how natural processing can bring out both vibrancy and balance in the cup. Sourced from the Mwito Washing Station in West Nyamasheke, this lot of Red Bourbon is grown at 1,347 meters above sea level and dried slowly on raised beds for 11–14 days to develop rich, fruit-forward complexity. The first sip opens with a playful sweetness—strawberry wafer—that lingers on the palate. As the cup cools, it unfolds into vibrant red stone fruit notes, reminiscent of ripe cherries and juicy plums, offering refreshing acidity and layered depth. A subtle roasted almond finish brings warmth and balance, grounding the sweetness with soft, toasty richness. This is a cup that evolves beautifully as