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Rwanda Mwito - Lot 517

Rwanda Mwito - Lot 517

•Strawberry Jam
•Ripe Plum
•Sweet Chocolate

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Rwanda Mwito - Lot 517

Rwanda Mwito - Lot 517

Regular price $23.00
Regular price $23.00 Sale price
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•Strawberry Jam
•Ripe Plum
•Sweet Chocolate

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Origin: Rwanda
Region: West Nyamasheke
Producer: Small Land Holders
Varietals: Red Bourbon
Altitude: 1,300 MASL
Process: Natural

Origin Story

The Mwito Washing Station sits on the shores of Lake Kivu in West Nyamasheke. Mwito washing station was constructed in 2008, but for many years there was no stability due to a lack of financing. For all those years, farmers lacked a consistent partner who would support them beyond buying coffee cherries. RTC purchased Mwito in 2017 and operated it for the first time in the 2018 season. One year later, all farmers had been registered to enroll in RTC’s farmer impact programs for extension services and preparation for certification. In 2019 RTC built a kindergarten school for the coffee farmers’ children.

Rwanda Trading Company was established in 2009 as a vehicle for positive social impact. This group has displayed a consistent commitment to securing economic freedom and security for smallholder farmers by building resilient, transparent supply chains. RTC processes and exports 25 percent of Rwanda’s annual coffee production. The group owns and operates sixteen wet mills and works directly with farmers throughout Rwanda – buying, milling, processing and marketing their coffees – while investing in producing communities through agribusiness training programs. Since 2013, these programs, which focus on cultivation innovation and reducing costs of production, have resulted in an 86 percent increase in farm revenue for RTC's producer-partners. It’s a highly collaborative effort, which fuels sustainable economic stability from the ground up.

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        We visit farms abroad, meet the producers, and carefully select each coffee. We ensure fair pay, sustainability, and outstanding quality.

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            1- Prep Coffee & Water

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            Frequently Asked Questions

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            What is a single origin coffee?

            Single origin coffee refers to coffee beans sourced from a single geographic location, allowing for a unique flavor profile that reflects the specific terroir (soil, climate, and altitude) of that region, often considered a higher quality coffee due to its traceability and distinct characteristics compared to blended coffees.

            What is a coffee blend?

            A coffee blend is a mixture of coffee beans from different origins, such as different countries, regions, or farms. The goal of blending is to create a balanced, consistent flavor profile year round. 

            What is the terroir and how does it affect coffee?

            "Terroir" in coffee refers to unique characteristics of the soil, climate, altitude, and topography in which a specific coffee grows. It directly influences the coffee's acidity, sweetness, body, and overall flavor complexity.

            How long should coffee “rest” after it is roasted before it is consumed?

            According to many coffee professionals, coffee roasted on a Loring should ideally rest for between 5 and 14 days after roasting before consumption, with the exact time depending on the roast level (light roasts needing longer rest than dark roasts) and your desired flavor profile; generally, medium roasts should rest for around 7 days, while light roasts might need up to 2 weeks to fully degas and develop optimal flavor. 

            What is a coffee varietal?

            A "coffee varietal" refers to a specific type or variety of coffee plant, essentially a distinct genetic variation within a coffee species which results in unique flavor characteristics depending on the growing conditions and the specific genetic traits of that particular varietal.

            What is a “washed processed” coffee?

            Washed process coffee is coffee that has been processed by removing the fruit and organic matter from the bean, then washing and drying it. This process is also known as wet processing.

            What is a “honey processed” coffee?

            Honey process coffee is coffee that's been processed using a method that leaves some of the fruit's mucilage on the bean. The mucilage gives the coffee a sweet, sticky flavor and a golden amber color, similar to honey.

            What is a “natural processed” coffee?

            Natural process coffee is coffee that's processed by drying the entire coffee cherry without removing the fruit. This process is also known as the "dry process" or "natural sundried" process.

            How does the elevation that a coffee is grown affect the taste?

            The elevation in which a coffee is grown affects flavor by slowing down the growth rate of the coffee plant, which allows for more complex sugars to develop. This results in coffee with more distinct flavors, more acidity, and more aroma.

            What is a certified Q grader?

            A coffee Q grader is a certified professional who evaluates coffee quality using the standards set by the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) and the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). Q graders are also known as "Quality Graders". Jason, one of Foresight’s owners, is a licensed Q Grader.

            Why do you cup coffee as opposed to just drinking coffee?

            Coffee cupping is important because it provides a standardized method to objectively evaluate the flavor profile, quality, and consistency of a coffee bean, allowing Foresight Coffee to assess different origins, roast levels, and brewing methods to make informed decisions about purchasing, roasting, and blending coffee, ultimately ensuring a high quality product for consumers.

            Why do you sort your coffee with the Sovda after roasting?

            Post-roast color sorting is important because it allows Foresight Coffee to remove defective beans that may not have been visible before roasting, leading to a cleaner, more consistent, and higher quality cup of coffee by eliminating beans that could negatively impact the flavor profile due to under-roasting, over-roasting, or other imperfections revealed during the roasting process.