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RWANDA INZOVU ROTO

RWANDA INZOVU ROTO

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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.

Our latest release from the Inzovu Washing Station reflects the familiar clarity of Rwanda, where espresso opens with bright citrus and red floral hibiscus aromatics, unfolding into a sweet-tart expression of rhubarb and lemon, while milk reveals warmer notes of roasted grains and nuts reminiscent of granola and quinoa, carried by a gentle barley sweetness that recalls the comforting taste of lempeng tepung beras, a humble rice flour pancake.

 

The Producer

Inzovu is a specialty coffee produced by the Rwanda Trading Company and named after the Inzovu Washing Station in Western Rwanda near the shores of Lake Kivu. In Kinyarwanda, Inzovu means “elephant,” a symbol of strength and presence. The name represents coffees sourced from selected smallholder farmers who deliver their cherries to this station, reflecting a collective effort behind each harvest.

The coffee is grown by hundreds of smallholder farmers at elevations between 1,600 and 1,900 meters above sea level, primarily planted with Red Bourbon, Rwanda’s most established and best-performing variety. The region’s high elevation, fertile volcanic soils, and temperate climate allow cherries to mature slowly, contributing to clarity and refinement in the cup.

Processing at Inzovu follows Rwanda’s classic fully washed method. Ripe cherries are hand-sorted before pulping, followed by controlled fermentation, careful washing, and slow drying on raised African beds. Guided by Rwanda Trading Company’s focus on farmer training, processing discipline, and lot separation, Inzovu reflects a continued commitment to producing elegant and consistent specialty coffees from Rwanda.

    • Cupping Score 84.75pts

      Fragrance
      ginger, tobacco, jasmine

      Aroma
      chocolate sauce, jasmine, vanilla

      Flavour
      dark chocolate, english breakfast tea, dark cherry, Rhubarb, Lemon

      Aftertaste
      clean, quick

      Acid
      medium | citrus, round

      Body
      medium | smooth, slick 

      Balance
      structured, well balance, pointed, high flavour clarity

      Overall
      red fruits oriented flavour with bright acidity and delicate finishing
    • 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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