Rwanda, Coko - Light Roast Single Origin
PRODUCT DETAILS
White Grape | Citrus | Spice
People are friendly in the South, so when we met Kula Project as neighbors in Atlanta, it was no surprise they came bearing gifts.
This Coco lot is a fantastic new release from Kula Project, and a delicious reminder that Rwanda has rightfully earned its place among the highest quality specialty coffee producers. It’s a single origin coffee that's both highly approachable and highly intriguing. Bright, fruity white grape leads at the forefront, with delightful flashes of citrus and spice.
This Rwanda coffee presents a delicious, mouth-filling flavor with fruit-forward white grape and citrus with a sweetly spiced finish and pleasant aftertaste. It brews a nicely balanced, delicious cup any time. Our certified Q Graders extract these notes through careful monitoring during the roasting process. With extreme precision, we achieve a balanced medium roast to tamper the acidity and highlight the natural sweetness in these Rwanda beans.
NOTES:
In addition to Kula's efforts, they also have extensive education programs designed to empower women in the community. We are incredibly proud to roast and serve this coffee to our communities.
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THE BOTTOM LINE
FACTS ABOUT RWANDA COFFEE BEANS
Grown at an unusually high altitude, Rwandan coffee ripens much more slowly, giving fruits more time to develop a sweeter, juicier flesh.
Most coffees are naturally high in acidity, so we bring it down with a medium roast and increase the sweetness for a more well-balanced and complex cup.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM RWANDA COFFEE
After many years of Civil war and political strife, the small East African nation of Rwanda has established itself as a premiere source for high quality specialty coffee. Coffee from Rwanda is bright and sweet, with a natural acidity that is expertly balanced by our in-house roastmasters.
As certified Q Graders, our team undergoes rigorous training and testing to demonstrate highly attuned awareness of subtle changes in green coffee beans.
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COFFEE REVIEW SCORE
Read ReviewBrewing Methods for Kula Project, Rwanda Coffee and Ratios:
Espresso - For Single Origins
- Dose In: 20 grams of coffee
- Dose Out: 60 Gram (Aiming for a 1:2 Ratio)
- Overall Time: 35 Seconds (7 seconds pre-infusion and 28 Seconds Extraction)
- Pre-infusion: 7 seconds at 1-2 bar of pressure
- Extraction: 28 seconds at 9 bar of pressure
- Water Temperature: 200f (93c)
Pour Over
- 0.06 grams of coffee per 1 ml of water (Ex. 30 grams of coffee for 500 ml cup)
- 200 f (93c) degree filtered water
- Semi coarse grind (similar to sea salt), Dose a little heavy, grind coarser - it really brings out the nuance in the coffee
- 4-minute brew time
*Note: These recommendations are just a starting point. Experiment with grind settings first to achieve your desired flavor before adjusting the coffee-to-water ratios.