Single-origin coffee from Rwanda, specifically from the Kirambo washing station in the Nyamasheke district. The coffee is Red Bourbon variety grown at 1545 meters altitude. It is naturally processed and scored 88.25 on the SCA scale. The coffee has a fruity, enzymatic fragrance with a chocolate base, notes of red fruits and floral notes. It is sweet and complex with good body and honeyed acidity. The region benefits from volcanic soils and a stable microclimate thanks to its proximity to Lake Kivu.
Al-Gharb Coffee Roasters started in 2019 when Chantell and Henning opened the Algarve's first specialty coffee roastery in Albufeira. Henning uses a fluid bed roaster, a specialized piece of equipment that suspends beans on hot air rather than tumbling them in a drum. The result is remarkably even roasting and clean flavor profiles. Al-Gharb roasts lighter than is common in Portugal to preserve the bean's natural characteristics. They source only traceable, sustainable micro-lots, working directly with producers to ensure fair pricing while minimizing environmental impact.
