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Rwanda Kigali – Washed Red Bourbon from The Land of a Thousand Hills

|27/02, 2026

Rwanda Kigali – Washed Red Bourbon from The Land of a Thousand Hills

Rwanda – The Land of a Thousand Hills.

Rwanda is often called The Land of a Thousand Hills .

And it is precisely these hills – along with high altitudes and volcanic soils – that give Rwandan coffee its elegance and complexity.

This fully washed coffee is a blend of carefully selected beans from smallholder farmers around Kigali , and is a textbook example of why Rwanda has become one of Africa's most exciting coffee origins.

👉 You can find Rwanda Kigali here:

https://hallakafferosteri.com/kaffe/mellanrostat-kaffe/1000-hills-rwanda-mellanrost

Smallholder farmers around Kigali – community and quality

The coffee comes from small farmers who grow their cherries in Rwanda's hilly interior.

By purchasing from multiple stations , Inzovu ensures:

  • Stable quality

  • Uniform flavor profile

  • Annual consequence

It is a community-driven model where:

  • Farmers working together

  • Training is offered

  • Sustainable income is prioritized

Rwanda Trading Company – investment in the future

RTC (Rwanda Trading Company) has worked for several years to:

  • Teaching improved farming methods

  • Pay fair prices

  • Invest in local communities

They have planted approximately 5 million new coffee plants to secure the future of Rwandan coffee.

Approximately 400,000 farmers collaborate with RTC throughout the country – from cultivation to export.

It is long-termism in practice.

Washed process – clarity and elegance

This coffee is fully washed .

This means that:

  1. Ripe cherries are handpicked

  2. The pulp is removed

  3. The coffee is fermented

  4. Washed clean

  5. Dry thoroughly

The washed process provides:

  • Clean cup

  • Clear structure

  • Clear acidity

  • Transparent taste profile

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Terroir – altitude and volcanic soil

The coffee is grown at altitudes between 1400–1900 meters above sea level .

That combination of:

  • High altitude

  • Cool nights

  • Volcanic soil

…creates slow maturation and develops complex aromas.

Flavor profile – gooseberry, black tea and toffee

In the cup you get:

  • Gooseberry

  • Black tea

  • Toffee

  • Elegant acidity

  • Medium-bodied

It is a coffee with clear structure and freshness – but with a round and soft finish.

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How is Rwanda different from Kenya and Ethiopia?

Compared to:

  • Kenya – higher acidity and currants

  • Ethiopia – more floral and citrus

…Rwanda stands for:

👉 Softer acidity
👉 Tea-like elegance
👉 Balanced fruitiness

It is a coffee that feels both fresh and harmonious.

Brewing recommendations

Rwanda Kigali is ideal for:

  • V60

  • Filter brewer

  • Aeropress

  • Light espresso

Do you want to highlight the gooseberries?
Brew slightly faster and clearer.

Do you want more toffee?
Go a little fuller in the extraction.

Facts about coffee

Origin: Kigali, Rwanda
Score: 85/100
Altitude: 1400–1900 m.a.s.l.
Arabica: Red Bourbon
Process: Washed
Flavor notes: Gooseberry, black tea, toffee

Summary

Rwanda Kigali is an elegant and balanced specialty coffee from high-altitude plantations in The Land of a Thousand Hills.

With:

  • Clear acid

  • Tea-like texture

  • Fresh fruitiness

  • Round sweetness

It is a coffee that shows why Rwanda has become one of the world's most respected origins.

👉 Order Rwanda Kigali here:
https://hallakafferosteri.com/kaffe/mellanrostat-kaffe/1000-hills-rwanda-mellanrost

/ Kaj & Dan ☕
Pour Coffee Roastery