Coffee of the Month: Bacchus Alta (Rwandan)

Cupping Notes:  

Fructus Tropicus, Aciditas Vivax, Equilibrium Perfectum

(Tropical fruit, bright acidity, perfect balance)

Roast Level:  Medium

From Rwanda's volcanic highlands comes this exceptional offering - a testament to what happens when volcanic soil, high altitude, and human dedication converge at 1.3 miles (yes, miles) above sea level.

Your first sip brings tropical abundance: papaya and passion fruit like a Bacchus summer feast, followed by bright apricot and zesty lemon notes as refreshing as a mountain spring and twice as civilized. The perfect counterpoint? A caramel base that lingers with a sweet, balanced finish.

The coffee cherries in the northern province of Rwanda ripen slowly, developing the kind of concentrated flavors that make specialty coffee worth seeking out. It's proof that some things - great books, fine wine, exceptional coffee – shouldn’t be hurried.

This particular cup comes from the Dukunde Kawa coop, as well-known for exceptionally bright and memorable coffees as for its exceptional business structure: the cooperative carries multiple certifications for its various washing stations including Fair Trade, Organic, Rainforest Alliance, and UTZ, and more than 80% of its workforce is women. The cooperative invests half of its profits into community projects, furthering a commitment to improving the quality of life for its members.