Rwanda Gitwe Panda Lot #1159

About This Coffee

Rwanda Gitwe is a washed coffee from the western highlands of Nyamasheke District, sourced from the Gitwe Washing Station. Processed by Rwanda Trading Company, it features a complex flavor profile with ginger beer, starfruit, rambutan, and melon notes complemented by zesty apple acidity. The coffee exhibits medium-high body with syrupy texture and bright malic acidity, opening with palast tea and jasmine florals on the aroma. Cupping score: 86.25 points.

Origin

Nyamasheke (Rwanda)

Flavor Notes

Apple, Jasmine, Caramelized, Brown Sugar, Pineapple, Honey, Melon, Sugarcane, Zest, Ginger, Rambutan, Soursop, Ginger Beer, Lavender, Sunflower Tea, Palast Tea, Sparkling Ribena

Roast Level

Medium Light

Processing

Washed

Typology

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Arkib Kopi

Arkib Kopi was founded in 2018 by Helmi, a certified Q grader whose training in Japan shaped both his palate and his approach to presentation. The roastery operates from its "Ibu Sawat" (Mothership) facility in Kuala Lumpur, housing a custom 1kg machine alongside a 15kg Cogen roaster for production batches. Sourcing follows a dual model: direct trade with producers to secure top lots and a sustainable partnership with Falcon Coffee Trader that prioritizes social and environmental impact. The lineup is organized into three collections, FANSI for omni roast, RUTIN for filter, and MANIS for espresso, each highlighting seasonal origins from Rwanda, Panama, Indonesia, and Brazil. Arkib also runs weekend public cupping sessions at its flagship, reinforcing its role as a community hub for specialty coffee education in Malaysia.

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