Liza

Origin

Tasting notes

Character

• Experimental
  50
• Funky
  40

Liza is a vibrant Grade 1 micro-lotMicrolotA small, separately processed and traded parcel of coffee — often a single day's picking from one plot — kept apart because it's exceptional. that showcases the experimental side of Rwandan coffee. Grown at high altitudes in the Western Province, this Anaerobic NaturalAnaerobic fermentationCherries or depulped seeds ferment in sealed, oxygen-free tanks. Produces intense, unusual flavors — cinnamon, bubblegum, boozy fruit — that divide opinion. process creates a cup that is bold, fruit-forward, and beautifully structured. It drinks with a tropical intensity—reminiscent of juicyAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it. pineapple and bright citrus—complemented by a juicy nectarine finish. For those who enjoy a “funkyFunky / lacticTasting language for deliberate fermentation flavor: yogurt-like tang (lactic), winey or boozy notes, overripe fruit. A feature in experimental lots, a defect in classic ones.” profile with a clean, high-level finish, Liza is a seasonal must-try.