Roaster's Choice

Origin

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  100
• Bright
  65
• Floral
  25
• Sweet
  25

New Coffee for July, Rugamba 286, Rwanda Would you like to explore the world of speciality coffee? Each month Claire Wallace (3rd place winner of World Barista Championships ) sources one new coffee for you to try and hand roasts it to bring out the finest flavours. In the recent months, we've tasted coffees from Honduras, Nicaragua, Uganda, Kenya and Guatemala. Where's next... ? ROASTER’S CHOICE JULY 2026 RUGAMBA 286, RWANDA Origin: Rwanda Region: Rutsiro 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. This month’s coffee takes us to Rutsiro, Rwanda, for a beautifully delicate but distinctive drinking experience. Grown by smallholderSmallholderA farmer growing coffee on a small family plot — often under two hectares. Most of the world's coffee is grown this way, typically pooled at cooperatives or washing stations. farmers on the hills surrounding Lake Kivu, this coffee benefits from the region’s high altitudes and rich volcanic soils, which contribute to its silky texture and fruity character. This coffee is a Red Bourbon varietal which is celebrated for its sweetness and complexity in the cup. Following harvest, the coffee undergoes a washed process, where the fruit is carefully removed through fermentation before the beans are dried on raised beds for 20–25 days. Expect a light, tea-like profile with fragrant notes of Earl Grey, delicate citrus acidityAcidityThe 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., and a smooth brown sugar sweetness. Delicate and bright, this coffee is a perfect all-day drinker. We recommend pairing with: Lemon shortbread How do I brew this coffee? Explore our brew guides to find the right method for you. CONTAINS: 200g coffee, hand-selected and roasted by Claire Information card about the coffee Best brewing methods: ✔ Espresso machine: highlights sweetness and bodyBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method. ✔ Cafetiere: for a full, rich cup