Rwanda / Shyira

This washed Rwanda is brought to us by our friends at Higa Coffee. Kenny Ntwali and his team have consistently brought us some of the best coffees available in Rwanda over the years, and this one is no exception. Shyira Washing Station, located at the foothills of Virunga National Park, is where the magic happens. Shyira is the highest-altitude washing station in Rwanda and is surrounded by a chain of volcanoes, also home to mountain gorillas. The altitude, temperate weather, and volcanic soil make for the perfect microclimate for this coffee to grow. Farmers bring the best cherries they have produced throughout the season, and sometimes that is just one pound! Despite the station serving over 1800 farmers, an unusually high number for such a small farm, each lot is from a group of just five top producers. Coffee Profile Flavor Notes: Raisinets / Lemon Zest / Black Currant Producer: 1869 Smallholder Farmers Region: Northern Province Variety: Red Bourbon Process: Washed Coffee Bio Higa works with farmers to create incentives that encourage them to continually produce exceptional specialty coffee and foster long-term relationships with farming communities. They specialize in coffees from Rwanda, Burundi, and live at origin, so they are able to get to know the producers personally. A cup of this coffee packs a syrupy sweet punch, reminiscent of chocolate-covered raisins with a subtle lemony overtone. Happy sipping!