Roasted to order in Plumstead, London. Whole bean only for maximum freshness.
If you enjoy fruit-forward African coffees with depth and sweetness, our Rwanda 15+ Muhondo Natural is right up your street. It’s bright without being sharp, sweet without being cloying, and finishes clean. Expect orange up front, a layer of dark chocolate, soft vanilla, and a gentle floral lift as it cools.
Flavour Profile
- Taste: Orange zest, dark chocolate, vanilla, slight floral
- Mouthfeel: Silky body with a clean, sweet finish
- Sweetness: Jammy, concentrated from the natural process
Origin
Grown by smallholder farmers supplying the Muhondo Coffee Company in Gakenke District, Northern Province, Rwanda. Muhondo operates three washing stations (Muhondo, Bukonya, and Bwisige) and works with over 3,200 producers, plus a 10-hectare estate.
- Country: Rwanda
- Sub-region: Gakenke District (near Volcanoes National Park)
- Altitude: 1,850–2,200m
- Species & Variety: Arabica, Bourbon
- Producer Type: Washing Station (Muhondo)
- Harvest: 2023/24
- Screen Size: 15+
- Grade: RWA CA NAT SPL SD
Muhondo’s commitment reaches beyond coffee: the stations provide jobs for women and young people and support local farmers with equipment, microfinance, and clean water. Quality has been recognised internationally — Muhondo won Rwanda’s Cup of Excellence in 2014 and placed 3rd in 2015.
Process
Natural / Dry Processed. Only ripe cherries are hand-selected and then floated in clean water to remove defects. Cherries are sun-dried on raised African beds for 45–70 days, turned regularly and hand-picked to ensure even drying and prevent over-fermentation. As moisture leaves the fruit, sugars concentrate and infuse the beans — the source of that jammy sweetness and chocolatey depth.
How Best to Enjoy
We offer whole beans only — grind fresh for the best cup. This coffee sings as a V60 or Chemex (clear, sweet, and aromatic). It also makes a cracking espresso if you like a fruit-forward shot with chocolate notes. For cafetière, go a touch coarser and let it cool a minute before pouring for a rounder cup. Starting Brew Guide (V60)
- 18g coffee · 300g water (94–96°C)
- Grind: medium-fine (table salt)
- Bloom 40g for 35–45s, then pulse pours to 300g by 2:15–2:30
- Total time: ~3:00–3:15
Why This Is Special
- Cup of Excellence pedigree (winner 2014; 3rd in 2015)
- High-altitude Bourbon grown in rich volcanic soils
- Natural process for layered fruit, chocolate, and vanilla
- Supports thousands of smallholder farmers and local community projects
Roasted & Posted to Order
We roast and post on the same day from Plumstead, London. Freshness first — from our roastery to your grinder.
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Who Will Love This
If you enjoy African specialty coffee with bright citrus and chocolate, this is for you. Great for filter brewers, adventurous espresso drinkers, and anyone who values traceable, community-minded sourcing.
Key Info (At a Glance)
- Notes: Orange, dark chocolate, vanilla, slight floral
- Origin: Rwanda, Gakenke District
- Process: Natural / Dry Processed
- Variety: Bourbon
- Altitude: 1,850–2,200m
- Roast & Post: Same-day from Plumstead, London
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