Youth coffee Club
Shangi CWS
2025-04-28 01:00:00
This alluring coffee lot was produced by farmers represented by Sibomana Emmanuel, dedicated farmer in the Western Province, at an altitude ranging from 1,500 to 2,100 meters above sea level. processed by Youth Coffee Club, this coffee from the Youth Coffee Shangi washing station reflects a commitment to quality and innovation. The lot underwent a Natural process, a meticulous method where cherries are sun-dried on raised beds, enhancing its bold and fruity character. This technique yields a vibrant cup with rich notes of strawberry jam, dark chocolate, and juicy mango. Grown in the fertile sandy-clay soils of Nyamasheke, this Red Bourbon lot embodies the essence of Rwandan specialty coffee—showcasing the region’s unique terroir and the expertise of its farmers and Youth Coffee Shangi washing station.
Cupping notes: A transparent, delicate, and unique coffee featuring bright strawberry and blueberry yogurt notes. Very smooth with a creamy mouthfeel, it reveals a subtle sweet alcohol complexity balanced by clear clarity. Additional layers include jelly candy, figgy pudding, and a gentle chocolaty sweetness, delivering an elegant and refined cup with lingering sweetness and a pleasant, nuanced finish.
General Information
Sensory and Jury Scoring Summary
About the Farm
Perched in the lush hills of Nyamasheke District in
Rwanda’s Western Province, the Shangi Washing Station is home
to some of the country’s most vibrant coffees. Coffee
processed by Youth Coffee Club, comes from farms at elevations
between 1,500 and 2,100 meters above sea level, where cool breezes
from nearby Lake Kivu and volcanic sandy-clay soils create the
perfect microclimate for specialty coffee.
Its Red Bourbon coffee is crafted using the Natural process, in
which ripe cherries are handpicked, carefully sorted, and sun-dried
on raised African beds. This slow drying, often lasting up to four
weeks, allows the beans to absorb the sugars and fruit notes from
the cherry pulp, resulting in a cup that is bold, juicy, and
intensely aromatic. The result is a vibrant flavor profile with
layers of strawberry jam, dark chocolate, and juicy mango—a
sensory journey that reflects both the terroir of Nyamasheke and
the skill of the washing station team.
Founded to empower young coffee professionals, Youth Coffee Club
blends innovation with tradition, bringing fresh energy to
Rwanda’s coffee sector while ensuring that each lot showcases
the distinct beauty of its origin.
