This single-origin coffee is grown by the Women’s Coffee Extension at the Mbizi Coffee Washing Station in Rwanda. The organization supports over 700 female coffee producers, providing services and a platform for their voices in the industry. This medium roast coffee is processed using the washed method. It features a flavor profile characterized by high acidity and sweetness, with distinct tasting notes of peach, lime, and green apple.
Carrabassett Coffee Company was founded on New Year's Eve 1995 by Tom Hildreth and Steve Skaling in Kingfield, Maine, named after the Carrabassett River that runs through the western Maine mountains. The roastery operates a Diedrich IR 12 and sources through direct relationships and specialty importers with a focus on Fair Trade and organic beans. The range leans toward medium to dark roast profiles popular in New England, with USDA Organic certified coffees available. Wholesale accounts include restaurants, lodges, and retail shops throughout Maine, with Sugarloaf Mountain ski resort among the notable partners.
