Rwanda Kilimbi

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About the Coffee

This is our second year in a row roasting a coffee that was processed at the Kilimbi washing station. Kilimbi was constructed in 2016 in Rwanda's Nyamasheke district, an area with a large volume of coffee producers, and is situated right on the shores of Lake Kivu. Coffee growers deliver their coffee cherries to the Kilimbi station from all over the Nyamasheke region, some even deliver their coffee cherries over Lake Kivu by boat.

Lake Kivu is one of only three lakes in the world that undergoes limnic eruptions, where layers in the water column can overturn, releasing carbon dioxide that reacts with high levels of methane found below the water's surface. This deep freshwater lake is a bit of a sleeping giant, with potential to produce a very dangerous situation. Geologists have found extinction events in the fossil layer, and they predict that a limnic eruption could turn over the dangerous dissolved gasses in the water column producing a cloud of toxic gas or an explosion. All of this volcanic activity in this area helped produce these rich and fertile volcanic soils, which in turn produces the bright acidity and flavor profiles that we love in these coffees. This year we've purchased just a few bags of a honey processed coffee from Rwandan based exporter, Higa Coffee, and are very excited to have it on the offerings list!

Processing

This coffee was processed as a honey processed coffee, where the coffee is pulped of its fleshy outer layer before being left to dry with some of the sweet mucilage still intact. This coffee is then floated to check for density differences, and then sorted by hand to make sure only the ripest cherries make it through processing.

Coffee Profile

Region	Nyamasheke
Elevation	1,650 – 1,850 m
Producer	~750 Smallholder Farmers
Variety	Red Bourbon
Processing Method	Honey
Tasting Notes	Baker's Chocolate, Fig, Key Lime

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Frequently asked questions

Does your coffee contain nuts?

Nope, just coffee! No additional ingredients of any kind.

Is your coffee certified organic?

Our Walker's Point Roastery is MOSA certified. Look for the USDA logo to find our certified organic coffees or click the 'organic' tab in the shop menu.

How is your coffee roasted?

Our coffee is roasted on two S35 Kestrel Loring Smart Roasters. Up to 80% fuel-savings and reduction of greenhouse gases in every roast, compared to conventional roasters.