Rwanda Murundo Kivubelt Cyiya (Gold Series) Beans Bag/340 g

Tasting Notes: Oolong tea + Guava + Cinnamon

Rwanda’s Nyamasheke district is gifted in terroir—the cool, humid climates of both Lake Kivu & the Nyungwe Forest National Park ensure groundwater remains abundant throughout the uniquely-hilly region. Kivu itself is part of the East African Rift whose constant drift creates volcanic seepage from the lake’s bottom & enriches the surrounding soils. Coffees from this region are often jammier & heavier than in the rest of the country. Coffee from Cyiya’s farmers in particular are honey-sweet and tend to be delicately floral, with lychee, citrus, & sweet tobacco flavors.    

We are excited to roast one of the best coffees from the boutique Kivubelt group in western Rwanda. High-altitude African coffees that are sourced from a specific terroir, & then light-roasted, may share similar sensory profiles with oolong tea, resulting in a delicate, floral & slightly astringent coffee.

ROASTMASTER NOTES:

I light-roasted this coffee to amplify the fresh, floral & creamy-sweet tropical fruit notes while preserving the spicy & pleasantly-dry, lingering finish. The complexities of this unique coffee are best realized when brewed with your favorite manual brew method—enjoy!

–Desmond Mulvey, Roastmaster

CALIBER COFFEE IS PROUDLY MADE IN REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA