Kirambo is a beautiful Washed Red Bourbon lot from RTC, who we consistently partner with every year. This coffee has a great standout for a nice body of Brown sugar, with some sweetness of Cherry followed up by a soft hint of Lemon.
| Tasting Notes | Brown sugar, Cherry & Lemon |
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| Region | Nyamasheke District, Western Province |
| Elevation | 1545 masl |
| Process | Washed |
| Variety | Red Bourbon |
| Importer | Falcon Specialty |
The Kirambo coffee washing station, built in 2008, is situated on a hill with land that extends to the shores of Lake Kivu. For many years, the station struggled due to a lack of working capital and was rented out to different operators annually. This prevented farmers from having a consistent partner to support them beyond simply buying their coffee cherries.
In 2017, RTC purchased the Kirambo station and began operating it for the first time during the 2018 season. That year, all farmers were registered to participate in RTC's farmer impact programs and certification training. The high quality of the coffee and the cooperative nature of the farmers at Kirambo have allowed RTC to produce excellent fully washed and natural coffees.
Upon delivery to the Kirambo station, coffee cherries are floated and separated to remove any defective ones. The coffee is then spread on raised African beds in a layer about 2cm thick, where it is dried for up to 30 days. During this time, the coffee is turned hourly and covered at night.
Choose a grind size to suit your brew method:
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Whole Bean |
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French Press |
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Filter |
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Moka Pot |
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Espresso |
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AEROPRESS |
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Turkish Press |
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250gApproximately 15 cups |
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500gApproximately 30 cups |
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1 KGApproximately 60 cups |
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3 KGApproximately 180 cups |
