Price range: $15.00 through $140.00
Established in 2009, the Rwanda Trading Company (‘RTC’) aims to foster positive social change through providing economic freedom and security for smallholder farmers. In building resilient and transparent supply chains, the RTC is responsible for processing and exporting 25% of Rwanda’s annual coffee production, and more than 80% of their coffee is fully traceable to the farmer.
The Agaciro project focuses on improving livelihoods, and many Rwandan coffees are processed in specialized washing stations focusing on quality control (e.g., in Nyamasheke or Rutsiro). The “Agaciro” name itself refers to dignity and value in Kinyarwanda.
Cherries are hand picked, fully washed, pulped and then fermented for 8-12+ hours. Finally they are dried on raised beds for 10-20+ days.
Region: Kigali, Rwanda
Variety: Bourbon, Typica
MASL: 1,400 – 1,900
Process: Washed
NOTE: This coffee is a medium roast; our recommendation would be to drink the coffee with the incorporation of milk (i.e., a piccolo, flat white etc.).
Brew Guides & Tasting Notes
MILK BASED
Using Norco CAPO milk, we are getting great results with 21.4 grams DOSE / 43.0 grams YIELD in around 28-30 seconds. As for what we are tasting, think butterscotch and malted milk with a nutty undertone.
ESPRESSO
As mentioned, this particular coffee is best suited with the addition of milk, but it still tastes excellent as an espresso! Following the same recipe, we are tasting sweet black tea, mild citrus and cocoa.
