Origin and farm
Rwanda’s Huye District sits among verdant hills and rich volcanic soils. Mount Huye stands at about 2 278 m elevation.
The Huye Mountain Coffee Company started in 2011, led by David Rubanzangabo.
Over 1 300 smallholder farmers deliver ripe cherries to two washing stations in the region.
Farms span altitudes between 1 600 m and 2 200 m above sea level.
Roads collect cherries from ~26 collection points to the washing stations.
Roast profile
Roast style remains light and clean, letting bean characteristics shine.
Roasted for both espresso and filter, with roast option “Clear”.
Aim lands between light and medium roast to preserve acidity and aroma.
Roasting team samples daily to ensure consistent quality.
Roast reveals notes of maple-syrup sweetness and rosehip fruitiness.
Flavor and aroma
Cup shows maple-syrup sweetness, milky oolong nuance, and rosehip fruit.
Alternate tasting notes include chocolate and blood-orange brightness.
Some roasts highlight caramel, fig, tangerine, and brown-sugar tones.
Other profiles mention green-apple acidity, black tea, and brown sugar.
Red-Bourbon varietal brings strawberry-blossom, marzipan and tangerine zest.
Processing method
Fully washed process applied after cherry selection.
Cherries are pulped, fermented, washed, then dried on raised African beds about 20 days.
Fermentation and washing tanks are stirred and refilled multiple times for cleanliness.
Drying takes between 14 and 28 days with regular turning and quality checks.
Sorting by hand and flotation happens before pulping and after fermentation.
Variety / species
This coffee uses Arabica, specifically the Red Bourbon variety.
Red Bourbon is prized for sweetness, complexity, and fruit notes.
Smallholder farms consistently grow high-quality Bourbon suited to altitude.
Many of Rwanda’s specialty lots come from this same varietal over the last decade.
Classification includes “Top Lot” and RWA CA FW SC 15+ grading.
Sustainability and ethics
Huye Mountain team teaches agronomic best practices to local farmers.
Coffee tourism funds two scholarships for children of coffee farmers.
Quality-focused processing brings greater value and export income.
Infrastructure improvements and small-scale producers gain fairer access to global markets.
Social premium funds community projects such as water, insurance, microlending.
Brewing recommendations
Filter methods highlight delicate maple and rosehip notes.
Espresso reveals syrupy sweetness and fruit clarity.
V60 is a common pour-over choice for this coffee.
French press or Aeropress can provide fuller body and softness.
Adjust grind and ratio to control brightness or sweetness.
Awards or ratings
Huye Mountain beans contributed to Cup of Excellence wins via farmer practices.
Daily quality checks ensure roasting meets high standards.
Consumers report strong, sharp clove and grape notes; some rate above 95/100.
Reputation builds via partnerships and recognition in specialty markets.
Regularly rated as a “Top Lot” and spot status from specialty importers.
Packaging design
Single Estate Coffee Roasters sells it in 250 g bags at €11,50.
Label shows flavor descriptors: maple-syrup, milky oolong, rosehip.
Packaging choice labeled roast option (Espresso, Filter, Clear).
Simple, clean design emphasizes origin and varietal clarity.
Batch details such as “Top Lot” may appear in importers’ listing style.
Availability and price
Available as seasonal single-origin at Single Estate Coffee Roasters.
Priced at €11,50 for a 250 g bag.
Free shipping offered from €50 order threshold.
Sold also by multiple roasters internationally, sometimes out of stock.
Importers list in 60 kg bags for wholesale / spot orders.
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