Rwanda Arabica Bourbon

Rwanda Arabica Bourbon

$5.87/lb$381.55/65lb box

Flavor Notes: Red apple, red berries, orange blossom, toffee, lingering sweetness
Body: Medium
Cup Profile: Clean, bright acidity, floral-fruity complexity, toffee finish

Cup Score: 85.7

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  • Species: Arabica
  • Varietal: Red Bourbon
  • Region: Huye District, Rwanda
  • Process: Fully Washed
  • Elevation: 1,650 – 2,250 MASL
  • Climate: 17–23°C, 1200–1300 mm annual rainfall
  • Soil: Silt-clay-sandy, pH ~5.1
  • Cupping Score: 87.75
  • Flavor Notes: Red apple, red berries, orange blossom, toffee, lingering sweetness
  • Body: Medium
  • Cup Profile: Clean, bright acidity, floral-fruity complexity, toffee finish

Lhute sources this premium Red Bourbon Arabica from the Southern Province of Rwanda, specifically the Simbi Sector (Cyendajuru Cell), Kinazi Sector (Kabona Cell), and Ngera Sector (Murama Cell)...

This coffee undergoes a meticulous washed process:
- Hand-sorted and floated to remove defects
- Mechanically pulped the same evening
- Fermented for 10–16 hours
- Graded in clean water channels
- Sun-dried on raised beds for up to 3 weeks
- Wastewater treatment systems in place

Flavor Profile:

  • Red Apple
  • Red Berries
  • Orange Blossom
  • Toffee
  • Lingering Sweetness

Recommended Roast: Medium to Light-Medium
Recommended Brew Methods:

  • Pour-over (V60, Kalita)
  • Chemex
  • AeroPress
  • Filter/Batch Brew

While not third-party certified, this coffee is grown using sustainable and environmentally responsible methods.

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