Rwanda Inzovu | Single Origin Specialty Espresso | Kigali Region

A Dazzling Community Collaboration: The Spirit of Rwanda

Prepare your palate for a coffee that embodies both community effort and exceptional complexity. Our Rwanda Inzovu Espresso Roast is a dazzling, perfectly balanced cup. This distinctive flavour profile is the brilliant result of a collaborative effort by smallholder farmers in the Kigali region, whose coffee trees thrive in Rwanda’s nutrient-rich volcanic soil. This single origin espresso supports sustainable farming practices, ensuring every sip is a taste of Rwanda's unique coffee heritage.

Espresso Flavour Profile: Green Apple, Kiwi & Cocoa

Optimized for espresso, this memorable release delivers complex sweetness and stone fruit acidity with luxurious clarity. As a Medium Roast, it balances high-toned fruit with a satisfying, chocolatey base:

• Palate: Vibrant notes of Green Apple and tropical Kiwifruit.
• Aromatics: Elegant and fresh Florals.
• Finish: A smooth, grounding Cocoa finish that provides excellent structure.
• Mouthfeel: Crisp and clean, characteristic of high-altitude Rwandan washed coffees.

The Origin: High-Altitude Volcanic Terroir

Grown between 1,400 and 1,900 MASL, the Inzovu blend represents the finest beans from the Kigali hills.

• Fully Washed Process: This method highlights the "sparkling" acidity and floral aromatics inherent in the Bourbon and Typica varietals.
• Volcanic Soil: The nutrient-dense earth of the Kigali region provides the essential minerals required to develop the coffee's deep, layered sweetness.
• Smallholder Impact: By choosing Inzovu, you are directly supporting a network of independent Rwandan farmers committed to sustainable, specialty-grade production.

Single Origin Detail: Rwanda Inzovu

• Origin: Rwanda
• Region: Kigali
• Producer: Smallholder Farms (Community Lot)
• Varietal: Mixed (Primarily Red Bourbon & Typica)
• Altitude: 1400–1900 MASL
• Processing Method: Fully Washed
• Roast Level: Medium (Specialty Espresso)

Precision Brew Guide: Dialling in the Kigali Sparkle

To capture the green apple clarity and cocoa finish of this specialty coffee, we recommend starting with these espresso parameters. As always, feel free to tweak the recipe to your specific machine and taste:

• Dose: 23g
• Yield: 45ml
• Time: 28–32 seconds

Roaster’s Tip: If the kiwifruit acidity feels a bit too "sharp," try extending your extraction time toward the 32-second mark. This will pull out more of the cocoa sweetness to round out the acidity.