Counter Culture
Rwanda Remera

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Durham, North Carolina

4.50(1)

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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Rwanda
Varietal: Bourbon Mayaguez 71 & 139, Jackson, Mbirizi, Pop 3303/21, Harrar
Process: Washed

“ Epiphanie Mukashyaka and her family are Counter Culture's premier partners in Rwanda. They own the Remera washing station and continuously refine their processing standards along with how they engage with producers who deliver coffee cherries to the site. It's no wonder their coffee is recognized for quality throughout Rwanda and across the world. Look for sweet notes of raisin, tangerine, and brown sugar.”

1950 MASL

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Traits: brown sugar raisin tangerine

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1352 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    4.50 - Average

    4.50 - Aroma

    4.00 - Value

    4.50 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    Lively light roast that is smooth and balanced. I get more of fresh berry character, albeit not too tart along with some nice natural sweetness. There is a touch of nuttiness that is quite subtle. Its fairly direct as I find Rwandans tend to be, drinkable rather than complex.

    Cupping Method:Iced and hot from Haute Coffee in Concord, MA

    Traits: brown sugar caramel strawberry green apple
    1 year ago · See more from Theo

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Roast Level: Light
Light roast coffee is a delicately roasted coffee that retains more of the beans' natural flavors and characteristics. Light-roasted coffees have bright acidity, complex fruit, and floral notes. Light roast coffee does not have less caffeine than darker roasts because caffeine levels remain stable during roasting.
Bean Source Country: Rwanda
Rwandan coffee is known for its bright, fruity, and tea-like characteristics, attributable to its high elevations, fertile volcanic soil, and temperate climate. The Bourbon variety, commonly grown in Rwanda, lends itself to a delicate and nuanced flavor profile, often exhibiting notes of red fruit, citrus, and floral undertones. As the country has invested in improving coffee production and processing techniques, Rwandan coffee has emerged as a top contender in the specialty coffee market, earning recognition for its vibrant and complex flavors.
Rwandan coffee is renowned for its unique and vibrant flavor profile. It is characterized by a bright acidity and complex fruit tones, often featuring notes of berry, citrus, and sometimes hints of chocolate. Grown in the rich volcanic soil found throughout the hilly regions of the country, such as along the shores of Lake Kivu, Rwandan coffee benefits from an ideal combination of high altitude, regular rainfall, and ample sunshine. This environment facilitates the cultivation of predominantly Bourbon varieties of Arabica beans, typically handpicked with great care by small-scale farmers. The meticulous processing methods, including washing and sun-drying, contribute to the coffee's clean taste and high quality, making Rwandan coffee increasingly highly prized internationally.

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