GATARE

Origin

• 🇷🇼 Rwanda· Nyamasheke

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
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Origin : Nyamasheke District, Rwanda Roast: Filter Producer : Gatare Producers Altitude : 1700 - 1900 Meters Varietal : Red BourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars. Process : WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. Grown in the village of Gatare, we are excited to share this beautiful coffee for the first time. The Nyamasheke District is home to some of our favourite Rwandan producers and Gatare was processed at the Mahembe washing stationWashing stationA central mill where many smallholder farmers deliver cherry for processing. In Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda the station name (e.g. Idido) often identifies the coffee., owned by our partner Justin Musabyimana . At an altitude of 1700 to 1900m, the Red Bourbon cherries slowly, develop their fresh complexity. Expect delicious layers of fruit and elegant texture.