REGION : Mbare ALTITUDE : 1,800 MASL VARIETAL : Red Bourbon PROCESS : Washed FLAVOUR NOTES : Prune, Green Apple, Cola Ishano, meaning "relationship" in Kinyarwanda, reflects the collaborative spirit behind this coffee. Processed at Rwamatamu's Mbare washing station in Rwanda's Southern Province, it represents the work of hundreds of smallholder farmers and the long-term partnerships that support them. Founded in 2015 by Rutaganda Gaston and Mukantwaza Laeticia, Rwamatamu is a family-run producer committed not only to quality coffee, but also to strengthening local communities. Cherries are carefully hand-sorted before being pulped, fermented, washed and dried on raised beds for around three weeks, resulting in a clean and expressive cup profile. Beyond production, Rwamatamu invests heavily in farmer support programmes. A Women's Cooperative provides access to land, seedlings and agricultural training, while a Youth Association encourages younger generations to build careers within coffee, creating long-term opportunities across the region. The result is a coffee shaped by collaboration, shared knowledge and a belief that strong communities are essential to producing exceptional coffee.
Hundred House Coffee is a micro roastery in Munslow, in the Shropshire Hills on the Welsh Borders, founded by Matt Wade and Anabelle De Gersigny. Matt has over 20 years in the coffee industry: he is one of the UK's first licensed Q Graders, placed second at the 2009 Roasters Guild Competition in Portland, and previously served as head roaster at Union Hand Roasted and Coffee Planet. He also co founded Nightjar Coffee in the Middle East. The roastery sources predominantly from Africa and Central and South America, with a commitment to long term fair relationships with growers. A portion of sales supports creative community projects through their Art + Industry Programme.
