MAHEMBE GITUNTU - RWANDA

EXPERIMENTAL - MAHEMBE GITUNTU RED BOURBON | SPECIAL HONEY Lively & Slick CUPPING NOTES: Red Grapes, Fresh Berries, Floral Honey ORIGIN: Nyamasheke, Rwanda PRODUCER: Justin Musabyimana HARVEST: August 2025 PROCESSING: 24H Underwater Fermentation, 24H Anaerobic Fermentation, Pulped & Dried on Raised Beds WEIGHT: 200G RECOMMENDED FOR: Filter & Espresso THE ORIGIN Rwanda is an origin we admire, resilient throughout its recent tumultuous history. Mahembe is a family operation, a source of community support in the Nyamasheke region of Rwanda. We have proudly roasted and served their coffees since Day 1, firstly via Nordic Approach and now Latanier Coffee. THE PROCESS Cherries are picked on Justin’s largest farm, Gituntu. The initial 24H underwater soak allows for a slower and controlled flavour development, before being transferred into sealed tanks for another 24H of anaerobic fermentation. This accelerates fermentation and enhances the depth of sweetness. Finally, cherries are pulped and dried on raised beds. WHY WE CHOSE THIS COFFEE We wanted to test our “special” processing methods across various origins. Through trial and error, we have achieved the goal of our process - one that balances the dense, fruit flavours of an anaerobic coffee, but retains the sweetness and density of a honey processed coffee. In this cup we are tasting red grapes, fresh berries and purple florals.