Rwanda Inzovu Roto

About This Coffee

This coffee is produced by Rwanda Trading Company and sourced from the Inzovu Washing Station in Western Rwanda near Lake Kivu. The name Inzovu means "elephant" in Kinyarwanda. Coffee is grown by hundreds of smallholder farmers at elevations between 1,600 and 1,900 meters above sea level. The variety is Red Bourbon, Rwanda's most established variety. The region features fertile volcanic soils and a temperate climate that allows cherries to mature slowly. Processing follows Rwanda's classic fully washed method with hand-sorted cherries, controlled fermentation, careful washing, and slow drying on raised African beds. The cup profile leans toward red fruits and soft crimson florals with hibiscus, sweet citrus brightness reminiscent of lemon juice, and a light, silky, meringue-like texture. Rhubarb notes emerge as the cup cools.

Origin

Eastern Rwanda (Rwanda)

Flavor Notes

Lemon, Dark Chocolate, Tobacco, Jasmine, Vanilla, Hibiscus, Meringue, Rhubarb, Dark Cherry, Ginger

Roast Level

Medium Light

Processing

Washed

Typology

Arabica

Red Bourbon

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Arkib Kopi

Arkib Kopi was founded in 2018 by Helmi, a certified Q grader whose training in Japan shaped both his palate and his approach to presentation. The roastery operates from its "Ibu Sawat" (Mothership) facility in Kuala Lumpur, housing a custom 1kg machine alongside a 15kg Cogen roaster for production batches. Sourcing follows a dual model: direct trade with producers to secure top lots and a sustainable partnership with Falcon Coffee Trader that prioritizes social and environmental impact. The lineup is organized into three collections, FANSI for omni roast, RUTIN for filter, and MANIS for espresso, each highlighting seasonal origins from Rwanda, Panama, Indonesia, and Brazil. Arkib also runs weekend public cupping sessions at its flagship, reinforcing its role as a community hub for specialty coffee education in Malaysia.

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