Sterling Coffee Roasters
Rwanda Nyamasheke Murundo
Roaster Location: 
Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
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Bean Source Country:
Rwanda
Bean Source Region:
Nyamasheke
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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:
Nyamasheke
Coffee from Nyamesheke is distinct for its high-altitude terroir and rich volcanic soil, yielding beans with bright acidity and complex flavors. The common bean is Red Bourbon, often with citrus and floral notes, alongside berry undertones.
Best Rated Roasts of Sterling Coffee Roasters
Sterling Coffee Roasters is a coffee roaster from Portland, OR United States. We have 10 cataloged roasts with 6 total reviews with a score of 4.25.
International Rank: #376 out of 1365
Ranking is based on a combination of reviews and popularity on CoffeeRoast.com
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Light | China |
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3.83(3) |
Medium Dark | - |
| - | Ethiopia | |
| - | Mexico | |
| - | Indonesia |
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