Rwanda Mwit - Single Origin Espresso

 Mwito is the most remote of all Rwanda Trading Company’s sixteen washing stations, situated in the hills above Lake Kivu at approximately 1,350 MASL. Since acquiring the station in 2017, RTC has invested in agronomy training, community infrastructure, and a kindergarten now supporting more than 150 children.

This lot is produced by smallholder farmers in the surrounding hills and processed centrally at Mwito. Ripe Red Bourbon cherries are briefly fermented in whole cherry before drying on raised African beds under shade for 11 to 14 days. The cherries are turned regularly throughout drying to support even moisture loss and maintain clarity in the cup.

Natural processed Rwandan coffee at specialty grade remains relatively rare, with the country more widely known for clean washed profiles. This lot shows why careful natural processing deserves attention. Stone fruit sweetness is well managed, with apricot and prune bringing depth, lemon acidity adding brightness, and black tea creating a crisp, tannic finish.

The result is a balanced and clean natural — expressive without being heavy, and structured without losing sweetness.