{"product_id":"rwanda-rugali-cws-nyamasheke-copy","title":"RWANDA, Shyira CWS, Nyahibu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muraho Trading Co. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1850-2300m above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses, blackberry, apricot, pomelo, rooibos flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eRoast date: 6 August, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShyira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may be one of the smallest coffee washing stations, but it has one of the biggest personalities. Built in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2017\u003c\/span\u003e, Shyira is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehighest known coffee washing station in Rwanda\u003c\/span\u003e, perched at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1,850 metres above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e, with cherries sourced from farms reaching \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2,300 metres\u003c\/span\u003e. It is home to nearly \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1,900 smallholder farming families\u003c\/span\u003e, whose dedication produces some of the country’s most distinctive Red Bourbon coffees. \u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn hour’s drive into the mountains from the township of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMusanze (Ruhengeri)\u003c\/span\u003e, the journey itself is unforgettable. As the road climbs through Rwanda’s volcanic highlands, the landscape transforms into a breathtaking panorama of fertile volcanic soils, cool mountain air and dramatic ridgelines. These unique growing conditions slow the maturation of the coffee cherries, allowing them to develop exceptional sweetness, complexity and vibrant acidity. \u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the summit, you are rewarded with one of the most spectacular views in Rwanda. The majestic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVirunga Volcanoes\u003c\/span\u003e stretch across the horizon, forming the ancient home of the endangered \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMountain Gorillas\u003c\/span\u003e. Below, the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGicice River\u003c\/span\u003e winds through valleys often blanketed by morning mist, while white sandy riverbeds, cascading waterfalls and endless green hills create a landscape that feels almost untouched by time. \u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its modest size, Shyira produces \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efully washed, honey and natural coffees\u003c\/span\u003e, each expressing the remarkable character of this extraordinary terroir. Every harvest reminds us why altitude matters, and why coffees from Shyira consistently display remarkable elegance, clarity and longevity in the cup. \u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is often debated which of washing station is the most beautiful, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShyira, Kilimbi or Gisheke\u003c\/span\u003e. The truth is, there is no winner. Each tells its own story. But once you’ve stood on the hills of Shyira, watched the clouds drift between the volcanoes and breathed in the cool mountain air, you’ll understand why so many quietly believe the “Little Baby” has something truly magical about it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Espresso Lab Microroasters","offers":[{"title":"250g, whole bean coffee","offer_id":45824739049651,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g, whole bean coffee","offer_id":45824739082419,"sku":null,"price":424.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/2102\/files\/DB4A04F9-2221-46C0-B20A-EB947D471BC9.jpg?v=1737462722","url":"https:\/\/espressolabmicroroasters.com\/products\/rwanda-rugali-cws-nyamasheke-copy","provider":"Espresso Lab Microroasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}