Rwanda Victoria Mukamurenzi Red Bourbon Washed
Rwanda Victoria Mukamurenzi Red Bourbon Washed
Rwanda Victoria Mukamurenzi Red Bourbon Washed
Rwanda Victoria Mukamurenzi Red Bourbon Washed

Rwanda Victoria Mukamurenzi Red Bourbon Washed

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Size 200g
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Intensely sweet, with a juicy body and clean finish. Strawberry, apple and cherry with tea-rose florals.

It is very rare to get coffee traceable to a single producer in Rwanda, so we feel extremely fortunate to be able to share this special lot from Victoria Mukamurenzi's farm Kinyonzo-Jango.

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

Single-producer micro-lots like this one are difficult to access, especially from such a small producer (Victoria owns 216 trees). One of the reasons this lot separation is possible is that Victoria is a member of the Dukunde Kawa Cooperative, which operates their own dry mill, where it can process smaller lots individually whilst minimising cost and maintaining excellent quality standards.

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

Victoria grew up as the daughter of farmers and started learning about coffee at a very young age. Over time, she became more involved in farm activities and eventually found a job at a coffee nursery. She saw her parents put in great effort to grow, process and sell their coffee crop, which was an arduous task for Rwandan coffee farmers at the time. Due to the lack of resources, coffee production was labour-intensive and lengthy, resulting in a long and challenging harvest season for individual farmers. However, with the formation of cooperatives such as Dukunde Kawa, farmers received the necessary support, education, and resources to adopt better farming practices. Processing was moved to centralised washing stations, where shared infrastructure, equipment, and adequate labour minimised individual workload and dramatically improved the coffee's quality.

Victoria and her husband joined the Dukunde Kawa cooperative and began to earn fair and reliable prices for the coffee they farmed together. They also received training in financial literacy, gender equality, coffee farming and market access. Victoria was among the first members to join the Rambagirakawa women's group, where she taught fellow members to weave baskets and handicrafts to generate extra income during the off-harvest period. The idea was well-received and is now one of their main income-generating activities. Victoria's leadership within the group was recognised when she was named Vice-President of Rambagirakawa. In this role, she assists in managing the group's finances, liaises with Dukunde Kawa's leadership on behalf of the group, and develops projects.

Victoria and her husband have built their home and raised three children with the income generated from coffee. They also planted crops like beans, cassava, potatoes, and corn and raised rabbits on their property. Today, Victoria tends to her plot of coffee with 216 trees, separate from her husband, with the support of her fellow Rambagirakawa members.

Farm Information

  • Origin: Rwanda
  • Region: Gakenke District, Northern Province
  • Farm/Coop/Mill: Ruli
  • Producer: Victoria Mukamuienzi
  • Variety: Red Bourbon
  • Process: Washed
  • Altitude: 2,000masl

Quality Report: (87.5/100)

  • Roast Level: Light
  • Aroma(8/10): 
  • Sweetness(8/10): 
  • Flavour(8.5/10):
  • Aftertaste(8/10):
  • 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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