Rwanda - Kanzu - Washed 12OZ

This fresh washed lot from Kanzu Coffee brings an incredible combination of rich stone-fruit sweetness and bright, refreshing apple-like acidity—two qualities this region is celebrated for. While it’s a fully washed coffee, it delivers the vibrant fruit character that natural-process fans will love, with layers of juicy, expressive flavor throughout. If you’re a fan of beautifully balanced Rwandan coffees, this one is well worth a taste. Grab a bag while it’s here!

We Taste: Black Tea, Apricot, Clementine

Country
Rwanda

Region
Western Province, Nyamasheke

Altitude
1800–2000 MASL

Variety
Bourbon

Process
Fully Washed

About Kanzu Washing Station

Kanzu’s coffees come from the Nyamasheke region in South Central Lake Kivu, where steep, lush mountains rise to nearly 2,000 meters above sea level. Dense forest cover creates a cool, misty microclimate that slows cherry maturation and helps shield the coffee from extreme weather.

Located just above Lake Kivu, Kanzu sits beneath the forested slopes overlooking the watershed and lake below. The combination of high elevation and unique climate plays a major role in the distinctive flavor development of these coffees. Cherries here tend to ripen later than in many other parts of Rwanda, making Kanzu’s harvest one of the last of the season.

Year after year, Kanzu’s exceptional microclimate, careful harvesting and processing, and strong sense of community produce coffees that keep us coming back.