BeMyBean - Rwanda Nyamyumba Natural Filter 250 g

Origin: Rwanda

Region: Western Province

Farm: Nyamyumba

Processing: Natural

Variety: Bourbon

Altitude: 1700 m a.s.l.

ABOUT THE COFFEE

Rwanda Nyamyumba Natural is a coffee of exceptionally subtle and elegant character. The cup reveals an aroma of linden flowers, which seamlessly transitions into a honey-like sweetness reminiscent of honeydew honey. The profile is complemented by juicy notes of Damson plum and cherry, which lend the brew a light, fruity depth. Thanks to the natural processing method, the coffee retains intense sweetness and aromatic complexity.

The secret behind this coffee's character lies in the natural process, one of the oldest methods of preparing coffee beans. The process begins with the hand-picking of fully ripe coffee cherries. Selection at this stage is crucial, as only perfectly ripe cherries ensure the subsequent sweetness and clarity of flavor.

After harvesting, the fruit undergoes an initial selection to remove unripe or damaged cherries. Water tanks are often used for this purpose – lower-density fruits float to the surface and are discarded, while the highest-quality cherries sink to the bottom and proceed to the next stage of production.

Next, the whole fruits—complete with skin and pulp—are spread in a thin layer on raised drying beds. This is where the most critical part of the natural process begins. For several weeks, the fruit slowly dries in the sun, allowing the sugars and aromatic compounds from the pulp to permeate the beans inside. This stage is responsible for the characteristic sweetness, fruitiness, and intense aroma.

During drying, the cherries are regularly turned to ensure even moisture evaporation and to prevent uncontrolled fermentation. Farmers closely monitor the temperature and drying time, which typically lasts from two to even four weeks. Once the fruit reaches the correct moisture level, they resemble hard, dried coffee cherries.

Only at the end of the process are the dried fruits sent to the mill, where the dried skin and pulp are mechanically removed. This yields the green coffee beans, ready for sorting, grading, and export.

Thanks to this slow, natural process, the beans from Nyamyumba acquire exceptional sweetness and aromatic depth. In the cup, this translates into an elegant flavor profile where linden flowers meet honey sweetness, while notes of Damson plum and cherry add a juicy, fruity structure. This is a calm, harmonious Rwanda that demonstrates how delicate and simultaneously aromatic natural-processed coffee can be.

Store in a cold and dry space.