This washed-processed coffee comes from Muraho Trading Co's Shyira washing station in the Nyabihu region of Rwanda. The Shyira washing station, established in 2017, is the smallest of Muraho's six washing stations but sits at the highest elevation of any station in Rwanda at 1,850 meters above sea level. The combination of climate, volcanic soil, and altitude creates an ideal environment for growing coffee. The cup profile features bright, lively characteristics with notes of currants, citrus, tropical fruits, and light florals.
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.
