BOX RWANDA Mahembe Best of Rwanda #16

Description

Rwanda Mahembe Nyarubuye BOR #16 – Best of Rwanda 2024

ALTITUDE: 1700 – 2000m

COUNTRY: Rwanda

FARM: Mahembe

FARMER: Justin Musabimana

ORIGIN: Single

PROCESS: Washed (Wet Process)

ROAST: Light

VARIETY: Red Bourbon

BEST OF RWANDA SCORE: 87.86 points

ABOUT THE COFFEE: Rwanda Mahembe Nyarubuye BOR #16 is one of the finest coffees from Rwanda in 2024, recognized at the prestigious Best of Rwanda competition. With a score of 87.86 points, this microlot offers a harmonious balance of sweetness, bright acidity, and fruity-floral complexity. Expect tasting notes of caramel, blackcurrant, and blueberry, combined with a clean finish and medium-to-full body.

Why did we choose it?

This coffee represents the dedication and passion of farmer Justin Musabimana and the Mahembe project. Returning to his homeland, Justin built a wet mill and partnered with local smallholders, ensuring sustainable practices and fair compensation. The exceptional terroir of Karonge, Rwanda – with volcanic soil and high altitudes – makes this microlot a shining example of Rwanda’s coffee excellence. Personally selected by our coffee hunter Jordan Dabov, this coffee delivers a rare and memorable taste experience.

The taste

Specialty Rwanda Mahembe BOR #16 delights with caramel sweetness, juicy blackcurrant, and blueberry notes, rounded out by a clean, fruity aftertaste and elegant balance. Its medium-to-full body makes every sip satisfying and refined.

Best brew?

We recommend brewing this coffee as a filter (V60, Chemex) to highlight its fruity brightness, or in a French Press for a rounder, fuller mouthfeel. Light roasting preserves the coffee’s unique terroir-driven complexity and fresh fruit character.

Where does it come from?

Mahembe farm is located at 1700–2000 meters above sea level in the Karonge region of Rwanda, an area celebrated for its fertile volcanic soil and ideal climate for coffee cultivation. Justin’s wet mill ensures meticulous processing, delivering clean and expressive flavors that have earned international recognition, including 16th place at Best of Rwanda 2024.

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Variety

This coffee is made from the celebrated Red Bourbon variety, known for its sweet, fruity, and complex flavor profile. Bourbon coffees from Rwanda are prized worldwide for their clarity, elegance, and vibrant acidity.

Why Red Bourbon?

The Bourbon variety thrives in Rwanda’s highlands, developing sweet caramel notes, juicy berry flavors, and a silky body. Its adaptability to high altitudes and careful processing make it one of the most beloved Arabica varieties. Rwanda Mahembe BOR #16 showcases the very best of this tradition, offering a clean, fruity, and balanced cup.

Rwanda Mahembe Nyarubuye BOR #16 is more than coffee – it’s a story of passion, terroir, and dedication. A limited microlot available only for a short time, this is a rare opportunity to taste Rwanda’s award-winning specialty coffee at its finest.