Rwanda Shyira Washing Station

Origin: Rwanda

Region: Nyabihu District, Northern Province

Producer(s): 1869 smallholder farmers 

Variety:  Various

Altitude:  1850 - 2300 Meters Above Sea Level

Processing: Washed Process

Flavor Notes: Grapefruit + Plum

Since we began working with the small Rwandan coffee importer, Higa Coffee, in 2020, we have been able to source some unique and beautiful coffees from Rwanda. This is our third year of bringing in this delicious offering from Shyira, the highest altitude washing station in Rwanda. This high altitude is beneficial, because the altitude at which coffee trees grow tends to lead to higher quality in the cup. Here are some notes from Higa about why this coffee from Shyira is special:

“Shyira is located at the foothills of the famous Virunga National Park. The national park is a chain of volcanoes and the habitat for mountain gorillas. Shyira is the highest altitude washing station in Rwanda at 1850m (6070 ft) above sea level. The temperate weather, high altitude, and volcanic soil give the station a microclimate perfect for growing specialty coffee. The coffee from this station has a distinctive taste profile from other locations in Rwanda. Shyira is unique in that it services 1869 small-holder farmers throughout the harvest. For a small station, this is a lot! Farmers bring their best cherry throughout the season, sometimes bringing only one pound. Higa is working with farmers to create incentives for them to continually produce exceptional specialty coffee and build long-term relationships with farming communities. We believe this coffee could win the national Cup of Excellence!”

This coffee is crisp, tart and lively with flavors of grapefruit, hibiscus, and fresh plum with a silky body.  This is a phenomenal offering that we are excited to share with you!

All coffees are available in whole bean only. 

We roast and ship on Mondays and Thursdays.  Orders placed Thursday through Sunday at midnight will roast and ship on Monday. Orders placed Monday through Wednesday at midnight will roast and ship on Thursday.