Grown by member farmers of the Sholi Cooperative in Rwanda's highland Muhanga District at up to 2,000 meters altitude. This fully washed Bourbon variety highlights the region's signature clarity and sweetness. Handpicked and carefully fermented, it delivers a bright, fruit-forward cup with orange and red apple notes up front, finished with smooth honeyed sweetness and a clean, tea-like lift.
49th Parallel has been a heavyweight in the Vancouver coffee scene since 2004, when brothers Vince and Michael Piccolo set out to bring world-class specialty coffee to the West Coast before it was trendy. They were early pioneers of the direct trade model, which sees them traveling extensively to build face-to-face relationships with farmers. Their roasting style is famous for its consistency and balance; they avoid the ultra-light, acidic "lemon juice" profiles in favor of developing sweetness and body that appeals to both coffee nerds and casual drinkers. It was voted Vancouver’s #1 roastery in 2025.
