It has been several years since we have had a Rwandan offering on the menu, so what better time to release two delicious and distinct new ones from the Nyamasheke District in the Western Province? Rwanda Kilimbi comes from a new partnership with our friends at Higa Coffee.
Kilimbi Washing Station was established in March 2016 by Muraho Trading Company. The first coffee washing station, Muraho trading company (Higa Coffee producer partner) ever built. This washing station is located on the shores of lake Kivu - the biggest lake in Rwanda - in the western part of Rwanda. This station is the first in Rwanda to successfully produce black and red honey processed coffee and was also, together with Rugali, legally allowed by the government of Rwanda to produce honey and natural coffees. Some cherries come by boat from farmers through lake Kivu.
Kilimbi has won many awards (including a national cup of excellence) and coffees processed at this station have been used in both regional and international barista competitions. This washing station has been substantially supporting farmers to get quality seedlings to improve farmers' production and WS staff provide agriculture skills and techniques to smallholders. In addition to supporting farmers' businesses, the station provides health care insurance for all its farmers, which is always a challenge for smallholder farmers in Rwanda.
We taste: red apple, hibiscus tea, shortbread, syrupy
I picked up a bag of this in Indy last week. Got it home and brewed it in a Bee House pour over and was immediately pleased with it. It was super easy to get this coffee tasting amazing (barely had to adjust my grinder). Super tasty.
