Rwanda | Isano Lot 1

REGION : Mbare ALTITUDE : 1,800 MASL VARIETAL : Red Bourbon PROCESS : Washed FLAVOUR NOTES : Prune, Green Apple, Cola Ishano, meaning "relationship" in Kinyarwanda, reflects the collaborative spirit behind this coffee. Processed at Rwamatamu's Mbare washing station in Rwanda's Southern Province, it represents the work of hundreds of smallholder farmers and the long-term partnerships that support them. Founded in 2015 by Rutaganda Gaston and Mukantwaza Laeticia, Rwamatamu is a family-run producer committed not only to quality coffee, but also to strengthening local communities. Cherries are carefully hand-sorted before being pulped, fermented, washed and dried on raised beds for around three weeks, resulting in a clean and expressive cup profile. Beyond production, Rwamatamu invests heavily in farmer support programmes. A Women's Cooperative provides access to land, seedlings and agricultural training, while a Youth Association encourages younger generations to build careers within coffee, creating long-term opportunities across the region. The result is a coffee shaped by collaboration, shared knowledge and a belief that strong communities are essential to producing exceptional coffee.