Rwanda Andre Hakizimana Organic Washed
Rwanda Andre Hakizimana Organic Washed
Rwanda Andre Hakizimana Organic Washed
Rwanda Andre Hakizimana Organic Washed

Rwanda Andre Hakizimana Organic Washed

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Size 200g
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Pink Lady apple, mandarin and lime with lingering rose florals and a syrupy body. Pretty and distinct.

It is very rare to be able to get a coffee that is traceable back to a single farm in Rwanda, so we feel extremely fortunate to be able to share this special microlot from producers Andre Hakizimana and Anathal Mukagwiza.

A. We do our production roasting on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (except public holidays), and roasted coffees are stored in the warehouse for a few days for the dispatch of orders. 

B. All the coffees are sent from the stock(warehouse) unless it requires a specific roasting date. Thus, the coffees you will receive will be between 2 and 7 days after the roasting. 

C. If a specific roasting date is requested, it might take a little longer (1-2 days) to get delivered.

D. All orders are dispatched on the next day (except public holidays). 

Returns are only accepted with prior approval from Normcore Coffee where a return authority number will be issued and must be with 14 days of invoice as this coffee is a fresh product. A 15% restocking fee applies and the item must be unused and the packaging in new condition.

Coffee Beans: should be undamaged, the bag should not be opened, should be stored as whole bean condition(ground bean is not accepted).

Equipment: should be undamaged, the package should not be opened.Normcore Coffee will also accept returns in accordance with New South Wales and Australian law. 

Delivery

We have free shipping for all purchases over $50. Any orders under $50 will be charged $9.5 for regular shipping by Australia Post. This usually takes 3-5 business days(NSW), and the other states might take longer than this, depending on the demands at the Australia Post.

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About This Coffee

Most of the coffees we source from Rwanda can be traced back to a washing station or a farmer group. These washing stations typically receive cherry from hundreds or even thousands of farmers who own tiny plots of land, which are on average less than a quarter hectare and have only 300-600 coffee trees. Separating such tiny lots is expensive and impractical, so most coffees are processed as a mixed lot from multiple producers. Usually, lots are separated as day lots (i.e., cherries picked on the same day) rather than by a single farm or producer group.

However, single-farm micro-lots like the one produced by Andre and Anathal are extremely rare. In this case, it is possible due to the size of their farm, which totals 1.2 hectares. Andre is also a member of the Dukunde Kawa Cooperative, which operates its dry mill, allowing it to process smaller lots individually while minimizing costs and maintaining excellent quality standards.

Today, Andre owns over 3,000 coffee trees and produces around seven tonnes of coffee per season, making him one of Dukunde Kawa's largest producing members. His production has grown so much that he now employs eight workers during the harvest to help him pick. The pickers are trained to select only the ripest cherries for harvest and do several passes throughout the season to meet quality standards.

Andre farms completely organically, using manure from the farm animals he keeps to fertilize his trees. He has also planted pumpkins and banana trees to prevent erosion and moisten the soil. His wife, Anathal Mukawiza, works closely with him on the farm, and the couple takes great pride in their work and coffee, which they see as an essential investment in their family's future. Andre hopes his children will follow in his footsteps and has given 50 coffee trees to each of his four children, who are still studying, and a plot of land with 150 trees to his married daughter. He plans to renovate his house in the coming years, using the income generated from coffee sales to pay for it.

Farm Information

  • Origin: Rwanda
  • Region: Coko Sector, Gakenke District
  • Farm/Coop/Mill: Mbilima Washing Station
  • Producer: Andre Hakizimana and Anathal Mukagwiza
  • Variety: Red Bourbon
  • Process: Washed
  • Altitude: 2,150masl

Quality Report: (88/100)

  • Roast Level: Light
  • Aroma(8/10): 
  • Sweetness(8/10): 
  • Flavour(8.5/10):
  • Aftertaste(8.5/10):
  • Acidity(8.5/10): 
  • Mouthfeel/Body(8/10): 
  • Balance & Overall(8.5/10): 

Basic Brew Method

NORMCORE STYLE SUPER LIGHT ROASTING

We roast our single-origin coffees as lightly as possible. It's often lighter than the standard light-roast profile (Our development time ratio is 8-10%, while a typical light roast's ratio is around 13-16%).

Regardless of its origin, varietal or process, our approach is to maximise the flavour profile of the coffee by minimising flavours caused by roasting. Our single-origin coffees have a delightful silky texture and well-balanced taste, despite being lightly roasted.

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