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Bufcoffee Nyarusiza of Rwanda: Cup of Excellence® - Roasterie Reserve (111-2258)

Ten years ago, specialty coffee production in Rwanda was just a distant dream for many small landholders in Rwanda who had survived the tragic genocide of the mid-1990s. But thanks to tremendous support from USAID, the PEARL development project, and investors across the specialty coffee industry, Rwanda has been able to hold its first Cup of Excellence competition and Bufcoffee has risen to become a leader in the Rwandan specialty coffee movement. Delicately processed, fermented and dried on raised African beds, our Nyarusiza is a beautiful example of the complexity and balance that can be achieved through skilled farming and grading. A sweet lemon citrus acidity complements the overwhelmingly lush and juicy body. Sophisticated ginger and cinnamon spice creates a balance with black currant and ripe plum flavors layered in a smooth finish.

Bean Profile:

• Origin: Rwanda; Kizi Rift Valley Region
• Farm/Farmer: Bufcoffee Nyarusiza
• Varietal: Bourbon
• Certifications: Cup of Excellence
• Roast: Vienna
• Processing: Fully Washed, African Bed Dried
• Elevation: 5850 ft.

Coorpol of Brazil Fair Trade Organic - Roasterie Reserve (111-0898)

The small cooperative of Coorpol began in 2006 with 40 small producers in the small growing region of Cartinga, Minas Gerais working together to obtain a better price for their coffee. Since then, this small cooperative has grown to include nearly 75 growers bringing 515,000 kilos of coffee to the fair trade market per year.

This coffee is surprisingly sweet and complex with hints of black currant, ripe summer cherry and dark raspberry. A wonderful mellow acidity beautifully balances the silky smooth, almost buttery body, finishing with elegant toasted almond notes. This superb cup quality is evidence of excellent husbandry and attention to detail throughout the difficult natural drying process.

Bean Profile:

• Origin: Brazil; Central Province, Sul Minas
• Farm/Farmer: Coorpol Co-op
• Varietal: Typica
• Certifications: Organic, Fair Trade
• Roast: Vienna
• Processing: Natural
• Elevation: 5500+ ft.

If you like Coorpol of Brazil, you may also like Fazenda Lagoa of Brazil and Bufcoffee Nyarisuza of Rwanda.

Ruvuma Tanzanian (111-0096)

From high up on the rural plateau of southwest Tanzania comes the Roasterie’s latest exclusive limited reserve coffee, Ruvuma of Tanzania. This coffee takes its name from remote yet acclaimed Ruvuma growing region. Here small producers have come together to actively increase the quality of their coffee production. Our exclusive micro lot comes from one of these quality minded producers. Pulped and fully-washed in order to maintain a clean and sweet flavor profile, our lot has then been impeccable graded to ensure only highest AA grade would make it to our roasters. You will marvel at the bright candy sweet acidity of this coffee, which fills each sip with light toasted almond, cinnamon and ginger. Rich peach and dried apricot flavors balance a medium full body that finishes long and clean.

Bean Profile:

• Origin: Ruvuma, Tanzania Growing Region
• Farm/Farmer: Mbinga District Coop
• Varietal: Bourbon
• Certifications: Café practices
• Roast: Vienna
• Processing: Wet, Sun Dried
• Elevation: 3937 – 5905 ft.

If you like Ruvuma Tanzania, you may also like Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Fair Trade Organic and Rung’eto AA of Kenya.