This new washed lot of Kanzu coffee magic conjures up rich stone-fruity sweetness and a refreshing tang of apple acidity, some of the characteristics this region is famous for! It's a washed option that even fans of natural offerings will love, with an abundance of fruit notes we adore so much. Take a peek at the details and snag a bag before it's gone! Tasting Notes: Black Tea, Apricot, Clementine Origin: Western Province, Nyamasheke, Rwanda Altitude: 1800-2000 MASL Variety: Bourbon Process: Fully washed More info on the Kanzu Washing station from our pals at Red Fox: Kanzu’s coffee comes from the Nyamasheke growing region in South Central Lake Kivu. It’s high up in the mountains around 2000 meters above sea level and features green, lushly-forested mountainsides. The forest collects cloud cover, generating a special misty microclimate that slows cherry maturation and protects the coffee from climate extremes. It’s right above Lake Kivu and the view looks down on the watershed, all the way down to the lake itself. Kanzu is on the downslope right below this forest, at an extremely high elevation, and we’ve always seen how climate plays a huge role in the flavor development of these coffees. The cherries here ripen a lot later than most of the country and are frequently one of the last harvests of the season. The unique microclimate, meticulous harvest and processing, and constancy of community here keep us coming back every year.
