Cantaloupe, Floral, Heavy Cream
Variety: French Mission Bourbon
Processing: Washed
Crop Year: 2017
Origin: Nyamasheke, Rwanda
Producers: Karambi Small-holders
Altitude: 1800-2100m
Rwandan coffee often gets overshadowed by nearby Kenya and Ethiopia, but this is a lot that's sure to stand out! French Mission Bourbon plants growing in rich volcanic soil are a great start, and when you pair them with the Kanzu washing station's obsessive production standards you know you're in for something special. This coffee is remarkably unique, with a flavor profile unlike anything we're used to seeing in African coffees. A sweet cantaloupe note combines with light floral notes to create a sophisticated, almost delicate flavor. This coffee also has a decidedly creamy body, making it simultaneously heavy and light, smooth and airy. It's a truly unique combination, and we can't get enough of it!
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Sign in to commentKevin Knight
Madison
Member Since
August '17
Awesome!
Light, sweet flavors. Not overly acidic.
01/21/18
Chris Moses
West Roxbury
Member Since
August '16
Totally unique
Literally tastes like you poured milk in your coffee. I usually drink my coffee black, but the rich flavor of this coffee is like no other, balanced with a light acidity that rounds out the flavor.
01/22/18
Kevin Ferstl
Derby
Member Since
December '17
Very different, but good.
I tend to prefer a more caramel-centric flavor, but found this light coffee to be very good.
01/22/18
Sprout
Glendale
Member Since
December '17
Good and sweet
This isn't my typical style of coffee, so it wasn't #1 on my personal favorite list, but as a coffee drinker, I can say it's a very good coffee. It's lighter and has lots of sweet notes to it. It also has a little creaminess to it. I would recommend it to friends who like lighter coffees.
01/23/18
Brandon Reese
Thorntown
Member Since
January '18
Very Tasty
Definitely unique. I'm enjoying it immensely.
01/23/18
Jeremy Hales
Gowanda
Member Since
October '17
Take me to Africa!!
Every coffee I’ve had from Africa rocks. Keep it comin
01/25/18
Doug
Taos
Member Since
January '18
good espresso
This light roast made an exceptionally smooth but at the same time sharp espresso. Was a little "tart" at the end, but delicious.
01/29/18
Gita Gandhi
New York
Member Since
December '16
Yummm
This is very close to my perfect espresso roast - amazing aroma, light roast so no burned flavor, yet not so light that there is a lot of green acidity. I would stock this one year-round if it was available.
01/30/18
Janelle Smith
Rapid City
Member Since
January '18
Great to wake up to!
02/02/18
Terri L Wilson
Newport
Member Since
February '16
Loved it!
Great flavor. Both the hubs and I thoroughly enjoyed this one!
02/03/18
Paul Hook
Los Angeles
Member Since
December '17
a most unusual coffee - juicy beyond - delicious.
02/10/18