Rwanda: Hingakawa Women's Coop FTO, Gakenke District

$138
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Description

Rwanda coffee flavor profiles have a very clean, crisp, and balanced cup, with medium to lightly heavy acidity. The Hingakawa Association is one half of the Abakundakawa-Rushashi Cooperative, becoming the first women’s coffee farmer association of its kind in Rwanda. This coffee is a bourbon varietal, washed and sun-dried, grown at high altitudes of 1700-1900 meters in the northern, mountainous regions of the Gakenke district.

Origin Story: The Hingakawa Women’s Coffee Cooperative is a pioneering group in Rwanda, emphasizing the empowerment of women through coffee farming. Located in the Gakenke district, this cooperative produces high-quality coffee that supports local communities and promotes gender equality.

Cupping Notes:

  • Light Roast: Experience a bright and lively cup with sweet, raisin, and dried tropical fruit notes, complemented by a clean and pleasant finish.
  • Medium Roast: Enjoy a balanced cup with enhanced sweetness and a smooth body, offering a well-rounded experience with bright acidity.
  • Dark Roast: Revel in the deep and bold flavors with a rich body, where the raisin and tropical fruit notes are pronounced, offering a robust and satisfying finish.

Why Choose This Coffee:

  • Sustainability: Produced by a cooperative committed to empowering women and promoting sustainable farming practices.
  • Unique Flavor: A vibrant profile with sweet, raisin, and tropical fruit notes, perfect for various roast levels.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for a wide range of brewing methods, providing a rich and satisfying cup.

Specifications

Category: Organic
Country: Rwanda
Local Region: Gakenke District
Process: Washed
Variety: Bourbon
Altitude (meters): 1,700 - 1,900 masl
Harvest: March - June
Organic: Yes
Fair Trade: Yes

  • Espresso

    Espresso requires the finest grind, almost like powdered sugar. This method uses high pressure to force hot water through the finely ground coffee, resulting in a concentrated shot of coffee.

  • Single Use Pod

    A medium grind is needed for this method. The coffee is brewed by dripping hot water over the grounds, contained in a Single Use Pod.

  • Drip Coffee

    This method requires a medium grind, similar in texture to sea salt. The coffee is brewed by dripping hot water over the grounds, which are contained in a filter.

  • Pour Over

    Pour over, like V60 or Chemex, calls for a medium-coarse grind. This method involves pouring hot water over coffee grounds in a filter and letting the coffee drip into a vessel below.

  • French Press

    A coarse grind is best for French Press. This brewing method involves steeping coffee grounds in hot water for several minutes before pressing down a plunger to separate the grounds from the brewed coffee.

  • Cold Brew

    Cold brew requires the coarsest grind, similar to breadcrumbs. It involves steeping coffee grounds in cold water for an extended period, usually 12 hours or more, to produce a smooth, rich coffee concentrate.

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