This is a washed, single origin coffee from Rwanda. The Karambi washing station was established in 2016 and is located in the Karambi cell, Kirambo area near Lake Kivu. The coffee is produced by 1500 farmers, with 90% being women, and processed at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level. It is made from Red Bourbon variety beans and carries an SCA Cup Score of 86.25. The light-medium roast delivers tasting notes of peach, lemonade and honey.
Darren Tickner founded Bean Smitten in 2014 after leaving a 20 year career in financial services, setting up in a rural location on the Kent and East Sussex border near Flimwell. The roastery hand roasts in small batches with a focus on ethically traded, fully traceable beans. The Classic Blend earned three stars at the Great Taste Awards in 2021 and went on to become a finalist in the Gold Fork Awards. Bean Smitten also serves as an official distributor of Sanremo espresso machines, advising businesses on equipment selection, installation, and servicing. The operation supplies cafes and businesses across Kent, Sussex, and Surrey, while retail customers can buy online or at local farmers markets in Tonbridge and Aylesford.
