Our first sips of this offering showed a very unique profile that stood apart from other Rwanda offerings we've tasted; Even from within Nyamasheke and around Lake Kivu. Kanzu's samples were refreshing and surprising. We're tasting the intriguing depth of a high quality english breakfast tea, warming clove spice, and the juicy punch of fresh blood orange.

"One thing that feels special about Kanzu is that unlike other washing stations which are fairly accessible from the roads, Kanzu doesn’t have road access. So, you drive all the way up a winding road to a town called Gatare, then hike the rest of the way.

The station is nestled against a huge national forest called Nyungwe, so it’s protected for biodiversity and from deforestation. 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 the climate plays a huge role in the flavor development of these coffees.”

Community: Karambi
Region: Nyamasheke
Variety: Bourbon
Elevation: 1800-2100 masl
Process: washed

Net Wt. 12oz / 340g

100% SPECIALTY GRADE ARABICA COFFEE

ROASTED AND PACKED AT HEARTWOOD ROASTERY, CHAGRIN FALLS, OH