This natural-processed coffee from Nyamasheke District, Rwanda is grown at 1,550-1,800 meters altitude. The coffee comes from Rugali Coffee Washing Station, built in April 2016 and managed by Josue Dusengiyumva. The station works with approximately 1,150 farming families and produces around 550-650 metric tons of green coffee annually. Rugali is located on the shores of Lake Kivu and was the first station in Rwanda to legally produce and export natural- and honey-processed coffees. The coffee offers a pleasantly sweet, full-bodied cup with ripe red fruits, vanilla cola, and soft sweetness with a clean and pleasantly long finish.
Good Life Coffee Roasters grew from a Helsinki café venture that Lauri Pipinen opened in 2012, eventually establishing the dedicated roastery in 2014. Lauri, a three time Finnish barista champion, brings championship pedigree to the operation and has competed in the World Coffee Championships representing Finland. The roastery's philosophy is straightforward and unpretentious: source and roast coffee that is fresh, tasty, and easy to drink. Over the years, the roastery has evolved from a small neighborhood café into an award-winning operation, earning the title of Best Roaster at the Nordic Coffee Fest in 2024.
