Rwanda – Washed Arabica – Lake Kivu

Washed
B17738

Rwanda – Washed Arabica – Lake Kivu B17738

Specs:

Source:

Rwanda

Region:

Wester Province, Karongi District

Farm:

Various smallholder farmers

Variety:

Bourbon

Altitude:

1780 - 1900 masl

Processing:

Washed

Notes:

"Tart and delicate with perfumed floral, grapefruit and praline flavors."

Score:

84 points

Price/Bag:

$5.05 per lb

$222.00 per bag

Out of stock

Background:

The Washed process in Rwanda includes a unique soaking step, not unlike that often found in Kenya. The cherries are delivered to central processing units the day they are harvested, where they will be depulped and fermented in open-air tanks made of concrete or cement for 12–18 hours. After fermentation, the coffees are soaked in water for 24 hours, after which they will have their mucilage removed and be spread on raised beds to dry.

For more information about coffee production in Rwanda, visit ourRwandaorigin page.

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