Rwanda
Mushaka

Rusizi | Bourbon | 1600-1800 masl | Washed

This offering from the Mushaka washing station is a true standout, captivating with its remarkable depth of caramelized sweetness. The cup unfolds in layers, revealing notes of milk chocolate, toffee, and caramel, all intertwined with a delicate hint of lemon that brightens the profile. 

Nestled in the verdant hills of Nyungwe Mountain National Park, the village of Mushaka in Rwanda’s southern Rusizi District is home to a coffee that exemplifies the care and dedication of its farmers. The Mushaka washing station, a beacon of local coffee production, has been serving the region’s farmers for several years, supporting hundreds of smallholder growers who tend to coffee plots averaging less than half a hectare. Sitting at an altitude of 1,600 meters, with farms reaching as high as 1,800 meters, Mushaka’s high-elevation environment contributes to the distinctive brightness and complexity of its coffee.