Description
Rwanda
Mahembe
Special Filter
| Country | Rwanda |
| Region | Nyamasheke |
| Farm | Mahembe |
| Height | 1900 meters above sea level |
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Variety
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Red Bourbon |
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Process
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Washed |
Cupping NOTES
Lemon, kiwi, brown sugar
Sweet, balanced and juicy acidity
This coffee comes from Mahembe, a Washed station founded by Justin Musabyimana and currently managed by his son, Willie. His commitment to quality and traceability has made Mahembe a benchmark in the region, differentiating itself through its meticulous selection of cherries and its focus on processing coffees with exceptional profiles.
The station is located in a coffee producing area with unique characteristics, where small farmers bring their crops to be processed under strict standards. Justin, in addition to operating his own Farm, purchases cherries from local growers, ensuring a diverse and well-managed supply chain. His rootedness in the community and the trust he has built with farmers has cemented his reputation.
The process begins with a rigorous selection of the cherries, where the farmers carry out an initial sorting and the Mahembe team carries out an additional inspection to ensure uniformity. The cherries are pulped with a Penagos machine, which removes the skin, pulp and about 70% of the mucilage, before undergoing a controlled dry fermentation of 10-12 hours. The parchment is then washed in water channels, separated by density and soaked for 16 hours in water tanks to refine its sensory profile.
Drying is carried out on African beds for up to 21 days, with constant monitoring to protect the coffee from extreme heat and rain. During the early stages of drying, careful manual sorting is carried out while the parchment is still wet, facilitating the detection of defects and ensuring superior quality.
Beyond excellence in the cup, Mahembe is committed to sustainability. The station uses processing by-products to generate organic fertilizer from coffee pulp, contributing to soil regeneration and reducing the environmental impact of production.
Combining tradition, innovation and commitment to the community, Mahembe is a source of exceptional coffees with a unique identity within the Rwandan coffee landscape.
