Heresy - Rwanda Cyiya Washed FIilter 252 g

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Rwanda, roasted by Heresy roasting brand. Light roast, perfect for filter coffee machines, drippers, Chemex, AeroPress, French Press, and other pour-over brewing methods. The brew resembles the flavour of red fruits, citrus fruits, tea, herbs, caramel and yellow fruits.

Origin: Rwanda

Region: Nyamasheke

Farm: Cyiya

Processing: Washed

Altitude: 1700 m a.s.l.

Cupping score: 87 / 100

ABOUT THE FARM AND THE COFFEE PRODUCER

Here we have Rwanda’s Western Province and the legendary Nyamasheke growing region. Much like in Kenya, the volcanic soil here is extremely rich in minerals and nutrients, which translates directly into a complex and sweet cup profile. Bourbon is produced here by nearly 500 smallholder farmers living around the washing station. Nearby lies Nyungwe National Park, known for its pristine forests and a significant protected population of gorillas. The water used during processing comes from a natural spring.

Cyiya supports its local community in several ways, including providing training for producers and distributing coffee seedlings and shade trees free of charge. At the same time, it promotes environmental protection through conservation programs and wastewater treatment initiatives.

ABOUT THE COFFEE PROCESSING AT THE FARM

The Bourbon variety is hand-picked and undergoes an initial selection before being delivered to the mill. The next stage involves soaking the cherries in water to separate the under-ripe ones, which float to the surface instead of sinking. After the beans are separated from the fruit, they undergo fermentation in tanks for 18 hours, followed by washing and drying on raised beds for approximately two weeks.

ROASTER'S OPINION

Every year we get excited about fresh Rwandan coffees and pack these beautiful beans into jars. It’s like a lemonade-style, fruity compote where all the layers come together in such perfect synergy that we end up gulping it down by the liters.