FT Rwanda Rushashi Coffee comes from a region long known for its deep berry and floral jasmine. Yet, this enticing cup exhibits Yirgacheffe floral notes and flashes of Kenya-like brightness. The fragrance includes soft floral and sweet citrus notes. This distinguished fair trade washed bean comes to life in its wet aromatics - a bouquet of flowers giving hints of stone-fruit raspberry and sugar plum with ruby red grapefruit acidity. The promise of the aromatics is delivered in the cup: citrus flowers, sweetness, vivid aftertaste, and a rather silky body. The sweetness can be described as a sweet brown caramelly malt flavor, lingering through the long aftertaste. FT Rwanda Rushashi is truly a balanced, silky, sweet cup.

FT Rwanda Rushashi Coffee Features:

• REGION: Kigali Ngali Province
• VARIETAL: Bourbon
• FARM: Rushashi
• ALTITUDE: 1650-2100 M
• AVERAGE RAINFALL: 1000-1200 mm per year
• FARMER: Cooperative*
• ROAST: Medium
• PROCESSING: Traditional wet method, sun-dried on raised beds/patios
• NOTES: Fair-Trade Certified, part of the USAID project in Rwanda to improve the quality of life, but it’s also a special micro-lot separated from the bulk production of the Abakundakawa cooperative.

*Abakundakawa cooperative, with 1700 members, mills its coffee at the Rushashi washing station.

* 'Oscar', Good Food Award (2012)
*   Roaster of the Year (Roast Magazine 2009)
*   World’s Best Espresso (at World Championships, Tokyo 2007)
*   Golden Cup (For Excellence in Coffee Brewing)
*   Best Coffee and Coffee House (Daily Bulletin)
*   Small Business of the Year (IVEDC)
*   United States Barista Champion (Heather Perry 2003 and 2007)