Rwanda washed Arabica Bourbon FW A screen 15+, Muteteli

citric, delicate, smooth, caramel, cassis, lemon iced tea
Acidity
Rating:
80 % of 100
Flavor
Rating:
90 % of 100
SCA Score 85.50
Body
Rating:
60 % of 100
Spot: Vollers Hamburg
Quantity Available: 187 GrainPro bags of 60kg
SKU
103611.1-1081

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Unit of Measure GrainPro bags of 60kg
Status Spot
Warehouse Vollers Hamburg
Bag Type Grain Pro
Crop 2024
Acidity 4.000000
Flavor 4.500000
Batch 103611.1
Variety Bourbon
Region Southern Province
Process Washed
Grade A 15+
Screen 15 up
Producer Simbi Coffee Investments
SCA Score 85.500000
Body 3.000000
Brand Muteteli

Rwanda is a country full of diversity and rich in fertile lands. The country is set at a relatively high altitude, the lowest point being 950 meters above sea level. Earthy swamps and sunny savannahs prevailin the east, while the center is characterized by rolling hills. Sometimesit is tough to choose coffee from only one region when the climatic conditions for coffee cultivation are excellent across the whole country. That is why we have created our Muteteli brand for you to offer a distinct cup profile from our favorite three areas in Rwanda.

In the west lies the Albertine Rift montane forests ecoregion with anabundance of wildlife and Lake Kivu on the border with Congo. This area is generally not as hot as the east, leaving room for excellent coffee cultivation conditions. Here, the Kanyege washing station receives coffees from about 1,200 local smallholder farmers. Going north,rich volcanic soils and verdant slopes contribute juicy aromas fromthe hilly Gicumbi District in the Northern Province, home to the Karisimbi washing station. The third coffee to round up the Muteteli cup is found in the Southern Province. The Gitega Hills washing station was opened in 2015. The many smallholder farmers from this area cultivate their coffee in one of the most densely forested regions in Rwanda.

All three coffees are grown in an altitude range between 1,700 and 2,200 meters above sea level. We aim to reflect Rwanda's many facets in this delicious cup of Muteteli and hope you enjoy it, too!

Rwanda is a diverse country and rich in fertile lands. The whole country is set on a relatively high altitude, the lowest point being 950 meters above sea level. Earthy swamps and sunny savannahs prevail in the east, while the center is characterized by rolling hills. The west, however, lies within the Albertine Rift montane forests ecoregion with an abundance of wildlife. Lake Kivu is the largest lake in Rwanda that marks the western border with Congo. As part of the Albertine Rift Mountains, this area is generally not as hot as the east, providing excellent coffee cultivation conditions. Volcanoes provided nutritional soils blessing the whole region with verdant slopes.

Rwanda's first coffee exports were realized by Belgian colonists in 1917. Historically, most of its low-quality production was sold to Belgium. But during Rwanda's resurgence in the early 2000s, coffee was seen as an opportunity to get the country back on its feet.

The first washing station was opened in 2004, setting paths for high-quality coffee cultivation. Nowadays, coffee is grown in every part of Rwanda since the whole country is situated on elevated plateaus. Despite its rather young history in high-quality coffee production, Rwandan coffees astonish with a soft sweetness and complex fruitiness. The growing recognition these coffees have been earning in the specialty scene has led to the increasing importance of high-quality coffees. As a result, numerous washing stations were built, providing access for smallholder farmers and their produce.

Still, logistics remain one of the major challenges as this locked-in country needs to cross the whole of Tanzania for its coffees to leave. Another challenge specifically with Rwandan coffees is the so-called "potato defect". A harmless bacteria enters the coffee cherry and causes a potato-like aftertaste in the cup. Through constant monitoring and quality checks, Rwanda has managed to get this problem under control.

 

CONTINENTAfrica
COFFEE REGIONSSouthern, Western & Eastern Region
COFFEE ALTITUDES1,300 – 2,200 masl.
VARIETIES -
HARVEST PERIODMar – Jun
COFFEE FARMSMainly smallholder
AVERAGE FARM SIZE0.5 – 5.5 ha
YEARLY PRODUCTION (IN 60KG BAGS)348,000
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