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Zoom Rwanda Cyato Washed
Zoom Rwanda Cyato Washed
Zoom Rwanda Cyato Washed
Zoom Rwanda Cyato Washed
Zoom Rwanda Cyato Washed

Rwanda Cyato Washed

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A washed lot from Cyato that has fast become a North Star staple, having featured as a component in several of our wholesale family’s bespoke blends and pretty much lived in our batch brewer here at the roastery. This year’s offering is super complex and bold with delicious notes of red grape, brown sugar & bergamot. It is incredibly versatile, making both a juicy filter coffee and a wonderfully characterful espresso thanks to it’s contemporary profile.

Expect: Red Grape, Brown Sugar, Bergamot
Enjoy with : With or Without Milk
Process : Washed

Location: Nyamasheke District, Western Rwanda
Altitude: 2,200 metres above sea level
Preparation: Washed
Varietal: Red Bourbon
Owners: Tropic Coffee

Suited for : Aeropress, Chemex, Espresso, Pour Over
Enjoy : Without Milk

Pour Over
Grind Setting: Medium
Brew Time: 2:00 - 2:30
Coffee:Water 17g : 250ml (dilute if necessary)

Espresso
Grind Setting: Fine
Brew Time: 26-29 seconds
Dose:Brewed Weight 16-18g dose : 32-36g yield

Aeropress
Grind Setting: Medium
Brew Time: 1:00 to 1:30
Coffee:Water 17g : 250ml

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This Coffee's Story

We have been lucky to establish some incredible relationships with export partners over the last few years who help us to access some of the most amazing coffees. One such example is Tropic Coffee, a company we were introduced to when visiting Rwanda in 2018 as a member of the Cup of Excellence tasting jury. Tropic is headed up by Chris and his wife Divine - together, they own the Cyato washing station which processes the cherries collected by farmers of the Abadatezuka cooperative situated around the infamous Nyungwe forest – well known for outstanding coffee production not only because of its rich fertile soil, but also due to the large population of bees in the area which leave unique microorganisms during pollination creating a distinct flavour profile. The appreciation of the importance of bees in this area means there is no use of synthetic fertilisers or pesticides and farmers are actively educated on how to preserve the presence of pollinators utilising organic techniques.
 
It is safe to say that this is one of the most treasured partnerships we have at North Star hence it being chosen as the site for our latest origin project. A project that has been a couple of years in the making. We were delighted to sponsor the preparation of 8 hectares of land back in 2021 which has since been planted with 20,000 coffee trees. These trees have been distributed amongst 20 young people from the local area, with each receiving harvesting assistance, organic compost and agronomy training in an effort to establish opportunities for them in their hometown – removing the need to migrate to urban areas in search of what are thought to be opportunities that will offer a more certain and viable future than coffee. We aim to change that by developing a relationship with these young producers based on principles of trust, respect, profitability and a desire to restructure traditional buying mechanisms in favour of building an industry that works for everyone.
 
It’ll be a few years before we get to taste the fruits of these budding young producer’s labour, but fear not, in the meantime we have a smorgasbord of tasty coffees from the latest harvest to delight the senses! Four truly outstanding coffees that may be the same varietal but all taste different in their own delicious way. Each lot has been harvested from the surrounding hills of CWS and processed in alternate ways to really showcase the impact processing can have on developing unique and interesting flavour profiles.

Intrigued about our relationship with Tropic Coffee and want to learn more? You can read about Cyato Washing Station and our latest impact-led origin project by watching the video above.

Shipping Info

Delivery Times

Once you have placed your order, you will receive an email to confirm it is being processed and then another one to let you know when it has been dispatched.

If you place your order before 12pm, we'll dispatch it the same working day! All orders are shipped with DPD next working day delivery as standard. Fully tracked delivery, with a one hour delivery window and real time delivery updates.

DPD offers the ability to change delivery address and date, opt for delivery to a neighbour or safe place, or redirect to a DPD Pickup shop, all while it's on the way to you! DPD aim to be the UK's most sustainable delivery company.

Operating times are 9am-5pm Mon-Friday. Orders placed after 12pm on Friday will not be processed until 9am Monday morning.

Local Pick Ups

Local pickups take place from the Roastery on Tong Road. Please note our shutter doors will be down for security and temperature reasons but we are always in Monday-Friday between 9 and 5pm – just ring the doorbell on arrival

Packaging Info

Letterbox Friendly

If you order 1-2 x 250g bags of coffee, they will be sent in a letterbox friendly package so that you do not need to be in to take receipt of your coffee.

100% Home Compostable

Our 250g bags are 100% home compostable including the valve, seal and sticker! They will degrade in 6 months in a well managed home compost.

1kg Recyclable LDPE 4

Our 1kg bags are currently in LDPE plastic - some councils will recycle this for you, if you are unsure simply take it to your local supermarket with your other plastic packaging.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Sarah
Rwanda Cyato Washed

Fabulous coffee!

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Andrew Pendleton
Good stuff

Well roasted, typical Rwandan with raisins and some brightness. A very good coffee from a very good roaster.

J
John Telford
Nice coffee

Really good coffee, but I rarely give 5* reviews.

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Jamie
The coffee!

It's clean and bright an absolute joy to sip.

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Lorne Rutherford
Great coffee

One of the nicest specialty coffees I’ve tried. Delicious citrus acidity, will buy again

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