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Rwanda: Gitesi
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What Muttley & Jack's Coffee Roasters says about this coffee
I koppen: Komplex, josig och skiktad med smaktoner av skogsbär, kola, rå honung och svart te.
Koppning: 87 poäng
Munkänsla: Solkeslen, fyllig.
Botanisk variant: Red Bourbon
Process: Washed (tvättat)
Producent: Gitesi Washing Station
Växthöjd: 1750-1800 möh
Region: Karongi
Background:
Nestled in the rolling hills of Rwanda's Western Province, Gitesi Washing Station is a remarkable example of how passion, perseverance, and community can transform coffee. Founded by father-and-son team Alexis and Aime Gahizi, the station began operating in 2006 after a challenging start. Through years of dedication, they built Gitesi into one of Rwanda's most respected coffee producers.
Today, more than 1,800 smallholder farmers deliver freshly harvested cherries to Gitesi. Every delivery is carefully sorted by hand, ensuring only the ripest fruit makes its way into production. Whether processed as a classic washed coffee or a fruit-forward natural, meticulous attention is given at every stage—from floating and density sorting to slow drying on traditional African raised beds. Rwanda's cool harvest season provides ideal conditions for controlled fermentation, helping create the exceptiona…
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Organic certification
“Practices, Gitesi reinvests in its farming community through free coffee seedlings, organic fertiliser made from coffee pulp, farming equipment, financial training, health insurance, and performance bonuses that reward exceptional quality.” the roaster’s page (opens in a new tab)
Rainforest Alliance certification
“Certified by both Rainforest Alliance and C.A.F.E.” the roaster’s page (opens in a new tab)
Variety
“Botanisk variant: Red Bourbon Process: Washed (tvättat) Producent: Gitesi Washing Station Växthöjd: 1750-1800 möh Region: Karongi Background: Nestled in the rolling hills of Rwanda's Western Province, Gitesi Washing Station is a remarkable example of how passion, perseverance, and community can transform coffee.” the roaster’s page (opens in a new tab)
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