Rwanda Karongi Shyira

The first of many Rwanda coffees we will be getting in the 2026 season, but this one hits all the checkmarks. Great complexity and fruit notes in lighter roasts, no earthiness, organic certified, women-produced, former cup of excellence winner, and socially responsible.

This lot comes from Western Rwanda in the Karongi province, by the Shyira Cooperative. It has grown to 300+ members as their motto is "mutual assistance" and they encourage farmers with similar values to join their co-op.

It has a nice full body to it, and a sweet juicy fruity flavor. Don't overroast it, as it loses all of its charm quickly. You want to keep it out of 2nd cracks, but actually, you want it about 30 seconds before they even start. It has a peachy, chocolate note to it, a little bit of acidity, and clean aftertaste. It's a little bit picky about roast level -- a lighter roast brings out a grassy, under-roasted flavor, and if you take it too close to the 2nd cracks it starts tasting a little bitter and over roasted. The exception to this is espresso. This bean makes a great espresso or espresso component when you take it 20 seconds into the 2nd cracks.

US Arrival January 2026