Sanctuary Coffee
Rwanda Fifty Three

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4.50(1)

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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Rwanda
Bean Source Region: Gitwe
Varietal: Red Bourbon
Process: Honey

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Traits: cola black tea plum jam

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    4.50 - Average

    4.50 - Aroma

    4.50 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.00 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    Actually didn't like this coffee at all the first cupping, and glad I re-tasted it.

    First time around got slight blueberry and hoppy bitterness. I think the aroma even changed from the first time around, where I got a real toasted bread. Maybe it needed to de-gas.

    I think I got it dialed in a bit more. Went with a slightly finer grind and lower temp. The result is a super enjoyable cup with sweet blueberry, a honey/glycerine mouthfeel, and a very smooth/clean finish. There's light chocolate and tea notes here but the blueberry ends up being the star.

    Cupping Method:Best was 195F, 18:1 ratio (well, 18.1 I guess) on the Hario v60

    Leaderboard Season 14 - initial tasting scored it a 3.5, re-tasting upon Leaderboard reveal I upgraded it. First one could have been pilot error.

    Traits: blueberry honey smooth
    6 months ago ยท 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.
Bean Source Region: Gitwe

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