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RWANDA GATARE POW WOW LOT #1171

RWANDA GATARE POW WOW LOT #1171

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Red Fruits

It has been some time since we last sourced coffee from Rwanda and this return feels especially rewarding. We are more than happy to bring Rwanda back into the Arkib lineup. Through our good friend Nas at Falcon Coffee we explored a wide selection at the cupping table and this year two lots stood out with quiet confidence. Both were selected from Nyungwe and Gatare washing stations and processed by Rwanda Trading Company whose work continues to set a high benchmark for quality in the country.

This particular coffee is notable for its natural process. Rwanda is traditionally known for washed coffees that prioritise clarity consistency and structure to meet commercial expectations. At Gatare the team chose a different path taking a measured risk to explore natural processing and unlock a new flavour expression of Rwanda. Ripe cherries are carefully selected then dried slowly on raised African beds staying true to classic methods while allowing character to develop with patience.

Gatare Lot 1171 highlights the red fruit character that has become a benchmark of Rwanda coffee. On first sip it opens with juicy and bright red fruit acidity led by pomelo. As the cup develops grape and langsat notes begin to intertwine adding depth and lift. When the coffee cools tropical hints emerge with a subtle assam boi nuance. A light caramel toned sweetness sits underneath the cup supporting the brightness and giving balance. This natural process expression sets Rwanda apart from other origins while staying true to its identity. It is the kind of Rwanda coffee that fully meets the expectations of those who love the origin.

The Producer

Gatare is one of Rwanda’s most historic and respected names in specialty coffee rooted in the Gatare Washing Station in Nyamasheke District Western Province near Lake Kivu. Established in 2003 Gatare is widely recognised as Rwanda’s first modern washing station and has played a defining role in shaping the country’s reputation for clean and refined washed coffees. The station works with thousands of smallholder farmers cultivating coffee on surrounding hillsides at elevations of roughly 1600 to 2000 metres above sea level where fertile soils and cool lake influenced temperatures support slow and even cherry development.

Production focuses almost entirely on Red Bourbon which is carefully hand picked at peak ripeness and processed using a fully washed method that reflects Rwanda’s hallmark style. Cherries are selectively sorted before pulping fermentation and washing then dried slowly on raised African beds. Throughout the process close attention is given to lot separation and moisture control to ensure consistency and precision. This disciplined approach produces coffees known for their clarity balance and quiet elegance.

Gatare has earned international recognition through repeated appearances in Cup of Excellence competitions and has long been favoured by specialty roasters seeking a classic Rwandan profile. Today Gatare coffees are exported through long standing partners and remain a reference point for what washed coffee from Rwanda can express at its best.

    • Cupping Score 85.75 pts

      Fragrance
      Rose Tea, Cantaloupe, Honeysuckle, Pear

      Aroma
      Mandarin Orange, Pear, Sweet Caramel

      Flavour
      Compote Grape, Red Berries, Pepper, Cranberry, Pineapple, Honey, Berry, Blackcurrant, Guava

      Aftertaste
      Long, Lingering

      Acid
      medium | malic acidity, round, bright

      Body
      medium | balance, silky, refine, delicate

      Balance
      Progressive, Well Balance, Structure, Layered

      Overall
      Well balance bright fruity flavour with well balance caramel sweetness
    • Roasting Schedule

      Roasting on every day from Monday to Thursday
      Cut-off order 3:00 p.m. a day before processing begins.

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