Rwanda Northern Province Gicumbi Sky Castle A1 Washed Specialty Estate Coffee Beans │ Light Roast

https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Pinkoi_Promotion_BN_740JPG.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Grinding_Service.jpg Coffee Bean Origin: Single Estate/Cooperative from Rwanda, with the following options: 🔸 Rwanda Northern Province Gicumbi Sky Castle A1 Washed │ Light Roast ● Coffee Bean Origin: Rwanda ● Estate Name: Rwanda Northern Province Gicumbi Sky Castle ● Processing Method: Washed ● Ingredients/Variety: 100% Arabica Bourbon ● Flavor Profile: Delicate floral notes, berry, plum, yuzu, citrus, golden sugar. Bright acidity with a pleasant sweetness. ● Roast Level: Light Roast ● Packaging: Half-pound (230g/bag) Coffee Beans ➡ One-way degassing valve + resealable stand-up pouch ● Altitude: 1700-2300 meters ● Shelf Life: 4 months (Calculated from the roasting date for optimal flavor) ※ In the 2024 Best of Rwanda competition, Gicumbi Sky Castle from Rwanda achieved a remarkable second place with a score of 90.86. The Best of Rwanda is a national specialty coffee competition organized by NAEB (National Agricultural Export Development Board) of Rwanda, aiming to enhance the quality of Rwandan specialty coffee and promote it in the international market. It connects Rwandan coffee with international buyers through auctions. https://shop.r10s.com/c58/96b/7407/ecad/e0b4/fb21/3384/1134efae730242ac110006.jpg ------ 🔸 Rwanda Western Province Shyrshya Gishwati Eucalyptus Processing Station A3 Washed ● Coffee Bean Origin: Rwanda ● Estate Name: Rwanda Western Province Shyrshya Gishwati Eucalyptus Processing Station ● Processing Method: Washed ● Variety: 100% Arabica Bourbon ● Grade: A3 ● Flavor Profile: Blackberry, orange peel, sugarcane, lemongrass. Balanced sweet and sour notes with a clean, rich, and rounded body. ● Roast Level: Light-Medium Roast ● Packaging: Half-pound (230g/bag) Coffee Beans ➡ One-way degassing valve + resealable stand-up pouch ● Altitude: 1650-1850 meters ● Shelf Life: 4 months (Calculated from the roasting date for optimal flavor) ---- https://youtu.be/BmbbjuuVGn0 https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_FTP_insist_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_compare_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/bean_animation_740px_content.gif https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_bag_introduction_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Flavor_740.jpg **Coffee Flavor Profile** The complex aromas in coffee are derived from the degradation of various nutrients in green coffee beans during roasting, creating a symphony of scent molecules. High-quality beans possess naturally rich aromatics that evolve beautifully at different temperatures—high, medium, and low—offering a delightful and intricate tasting experience. https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_world_map_740JPG.jpg Rwanda, a landlocked nation in East Africa, is known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills" due to its mountainous terrain. The fertile soil, favorable climate, and ample rainfall create an exceptional environment for coffee cultivation, resulting in beans with exceptionally rich flavor profiles. Around 2010, Rwanda became the first African country to host the Cup of Excellence. Due to its limited coffee-growing area and inability for mass production, Rwanda has focused on developing specialty coffee. They excel in the "fully washed" processing method. Rwandan washed beans are known for their extremely high quality control (averaging 10 liters of water to wash 1 kg of coffee pulp). The green beans are clean, visually appealing, and possess a pure flavor. They are considered a rising star in the specialty coffee world as defined by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), with flavors comparable to renowned African regions like Yirgacheffe or Kenyan specialty coffees. **【 Rwandan Grading System: A, B, C 】** Rwanda grades its coffee based on "density." The highest density is Grade A, which is further divided into the specialty grades A1 and A2, and the commercial grade A3. Grades B and C follow. Higher density indicates a more robust bean structure, fuller flavor development, and superior quality. https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Varieties_740.jpg Botanically, the coffee tree belongs to the Rubiaceae family, specifically the Coffea genus. Coffee beans are the seeds of the coffee fruit. There are three main species: Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica, which do not cross-pollinate to produce hybrids. World-renowned specialty coffees are derived from the Arabica species, which itself has numerous subspecies that have evolved through hybridization and mutation. Arabica Coffee Variety: Bourbon One of the varieties closest to the original wild strains, discovered on Reunion Island (formerly called Bourbon Island) near Madagascar. Bourbon possesses distinct characteristics and, like Typica, offers excellent mouthfeel with a wine-like acidity and a sweet aftertaste. Bourbon can be distinguished from Typica by its leaves and bean appearance. Bourbon leaves are broader, and its cherries are smaller and grow more densely, resulting in smaller, rounder beans compared to Typica. In Kenya and Tanzania, artificial cross-breeding of Bourbon descendants resulted in the new varieties "SL28" and "SL34," known for their exceptional flavor profiles. Although Bourbon yields are higher than Typica, their harvest cycle is also two years, making it a relatively low-yield variety. https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Processing_740.jpg Coffee Processing Methods This refers to the process of transforming ripe coffee cherries into dried green beans. Each processing method has its advantages and disadvantages, influenced by the local environment and specific needs of the region. For this batch, the washed processing method has been employed, as described below. 【Washed Method】Washed / Wet Processed Also known as wet milling, this method involves removing the skin and pulp from the coffee cherries before drying. The beans are then fermented in water tanks to remove the mucilage layer, followed by washing and drying in the sun or by machine. Compared to the natural (sun-dried) process, the washed method yields a cleaner, crisper cup profile. Its body is typically lighter than that of naturally processed coffees, often resulting in brighter flavor expressions. It is characterized by the vibrant acidity essential for specialty coffee, along with fruity notes that are generally easier to discern. ------ Brief Introduction to Sky Castle Bean Processing: Upon arrival at the processing station, farmers first pre-select the fresh cherries, removing overripe, underripe, insect-damaged, yellow, green, or frost-damaged berries, as well as foreign materials like twigs and stones. After the initial hand selection, the cherries are placed in a flotation tank to separate lighter, less dense beans from those that sink. The sinking beans are then fed into a depulping machine (Penagos). The depulped, parchment-covered beans undergo a 12-hour fermentation process. Subsequently, they are gravity-graded using water channels into A1 to A4 grades. The highest density beans, A1, are moved to pre-drying beds for intensive second-stage hand selection over 24 to 48 hours. Finally, the beans are spread on African beds for sun-drying. To protect them from high temperatures and humidity, the parchment-covered beans are covered during peak sun hours (12:00-14:00) and during rainfall. The average drying period is approximately 15 to 20 days. Once the moisture content reaches the ideal range of 10.5%, the parchment-covered beans are collected, recorded, bagged, and stored in the warehouse. https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Roasting_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_filter_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_GoldCup_QRcode_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Pour_Over_Coffee.jpg Manufactured by Justin Enterprise Co., Ltd. Tel: 03-358-6611 Address: No. 30, Lane 120, Daxing Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City ▶ Our products are insured with NT$10 million in product liability insurance. ▶ Food Business Registration Number: F-165601955-00000-0 ▶ Q Grader Certified for Coffee Quality Assessment and Cup Testing Quality Control https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_QGrader_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_QA_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Rakuten_Evaluation.jpg ※ This product does not include a gift bag. If you require one, please purchase it from the [Gift Bag Add-on Purchase] page. https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/bag_2side_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/bag_content2_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/shipping_740_pinkoi.jpg