Our favourite classic Rwandan coffee is here again!
Cyato Washing Station is located in Nyamasheke District in the Western Province of Rwanda. The coffee cherries brought to this washing station are grown at elevations of up to 2,200 meters above sea level and are harvested by the Abadatezuka Cooperative, a group of smallholder farmers in the region.

With the help of native honeybees that live in and around the surrounding Nyungwe National Park, the farmers grow coffee without the use of synthetic inputs, either as fertilizers or pest control. Along with fertile soil and a cool, lake-affected climate thanks to the area's proximity to Lake Kivu, these conditions contribute to the harmonious flavors in the cup. We tasted sweet fruit flavors such as cooked fig and pineapple, with soft floral and herbal characteristics and a long, sweet caramel finish.

About Potato Taste Defect

Coffee grown in Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, or the DRC can occasionally have a unique taste defect called Potato Taste Defect (PTD). As the name suggests, PTD causes a raw potato-like note in both the aroma and taste of the coffee. It is caused by a small insect and the damage it causes to the coffee cherry. The defect is very difficult to detect during harvest, and we may not know it is present until the coffee is ground and the aroma of the roasted coffee is released.
While PTD can significantly affect the quality of the coffee, it is a completely natural occurrence and is nothing to worry about. We know and believe that this coffee has unique characteristics beyond the Potato Taste Defect, and we hope you will still have a great tasting experience with this Rwandan coffee.

Tip to minimise the impact of Potato Taste Defect: Dose a smaller amount of coffee and grind only a small portion at a time. If you detect a potato-like aroma, discard the ground coffee and use another portion of beans.