Rwanda Shyira is a Red Bourbon washed coffee from the Nyamasheke district, collected at the Shyira Washing Station located at 2000 meters altitude. Cherry is sourced from smallholder farmers at 2000-2400 MASL. The washed process includes hand-sorting, pre-pulp floating, 12-hour fermentation with foot-stomping agitation, grading, and 30-day drying. This coffee displays fruity, juicy characteristics with high sweetness and medium acidity, featuring flavor notes of cherry, apricot, and cola.
Lucid Coffee Roasters is a queer owned specialty roaster based in Calimesa, California, operating an espresso bar and roasting operation inside the Village Bread Bakery facility. The company roasts in small batches with an emphasis on transparency and community, sourcing ethically from farmers around the world. Open Wednesday through Sunday, Lucid serves a focused menu of freshly roasted coffee and espresso drinks to the Inland Empire community.
