This washed coffee is sourced from the Shyira Washing Station in Rwanda's Northern Province, located at the foothills of Virunga National Park. Grown in volcanic soil at high altitude, this Red Bourbon variety is produced by smallholder farmers. The cup profile is syrupy and sweet, featuring distinct flavor notes of raisin, lemon zest, and black currant, with a subtle lemony overtone reminiscent of chocolate-covered raisins.
Christian Johnson founded Spyhouse Coffee Roasters in 2000 in Minneapolis, and the company became a farm to cup operation in 2013 when it opened a dedicated roasting facility in the city's Northeast arts district. Spyhouse has earned two Good Food Awards, for its Juan Domingo from Guatemala and Dimtu Tero from Ethiopia, and its staff are active across Specialty Coffee Association events and the Barista Guild Executive Council. The roastery was acquired by FairWave Coffee Collective in 2021, expanding its reach while maintaining the sourcing and roasting standards that built its reputation in the Twin Cities over more than two decades.
