This coffee is a Bourbon Arabica variety grown in the Eastern Province of Rwanda at 1,850 meters altitude. It is a washed coffee produced by the Ishema cooperative, which operates its own washing station and supports over 200 farmers. The flavor profile is complex with a good body, featuring sweet and spicy notes reminiscent of cherry cola, along with distinct hints of cherry, caramel, and cinnamon. This medium roast coffee is part of a women and youth project launched by the cooperative.
Aero Coffee Roasters was opened in June 2020 by Peter Femino in Northborough, Massachusetts, building on over 20 years of coffee industry experience that included founding Boston Common Coffee Co. in 2004. The 3,400 square foot space combines a production roastery, retail café, and bakery, with all coffee roasted on a Loring S70 that delivers up to 80 percent fuel savings compared to conventional machines. Head Roaster Michel Brode, a silver medallist at the 2016 Swedish National Coffee Roasting Championship, develops personalised profiles for wholesale clients. The roastery works directly with producers worldwide, prioritising transparency and fair pricing, and serves house baked pastries alongside its coffee programme.
