Rwanda Kilimbi Anaerobic Natural

About This Coffee

This specialty grade coffee is sourced from the Kilimbi Coffee Washing Station in the Nyamasheke District of Rwanda. Grown at an altitude of 1500 meters, this Red Bourbon variety undergoes an anaerobic natural process, where cherries are fermented in an oxygen-free environment to enhance sweetness and fruit intensity. The resulting cup features a vibrant flavor profile characterized by notes of black cherry and sweet apricot, balanced by a juicy acidity.

Origin

Nyamasheke District (Rwanda)

Flavor Notes

Black Cherry, Apricot

Roast Level

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Processing

Anaerobic Natural

Typology

Arabica

Red Bourbon

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Bluebird Coffee Roastery

Dario Scilipoti founded Bluebird in 2017 in Howick, a small town in KwaZulu Natal, and moved into a purpose built facility in 2022 that now houses a roastery, cafe, training center, quality control lab, and offices. The operation won Roastery of the Year at the 2021 Coffee Magazine Awards and has continued collecting recognition since, including Best Coffee Packaging and Best Alternative Brewing Experience in 2024. All green coffee selected and imported by Bluebird is exclusive to them in South Africa. Two new carefully selected specialty coffees are released each month, roasted by Fanie Botes, with Luhle Mnyandu heading training and wholesale. Their podcast, Coffee Made Me Do It, was nominated for Podcast of the Year at the 2024 Sprudge Coffee Awards. Bluebird ships within South Africa and internationally, including to Czechia, guided by a stated hierarchy: people, environment, quality, then profit.

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