Intango, Rwanda, Natural
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- $17.25
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- $17.25
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Raisin, chocolate and winey
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COFFEE PROFILE
Our relationship with Intango Washing Station has been excellent for the past four years. We regularly purchase their Washed and Natural coffees, which consistently showcase the impressive qualities of Rwanda's coffee.
| TASTES LIKE | Raisin, chocolate and winey |
| ROAST | Milk-Based |
Story
The process at the Intango Washing Station begins with farmers bringing their freshly harvested coffee cherries to the station. The cherries are carefully hand-sorted at the station to separate the red, ripe cherries from those under or overripe. Once sorted, the ripe cherries are laid out on raised beds and undergo further hand-sorting to ensure the highest quality.
During the drying process, the cherries are regularly turned to maintain clarity and left to dry on the beds until the moisture level reaches 10-12%. This process typically takes 20-30 days and is closely monitored to ensure the optimal drying time for each batch.
| PRODUCER | Intango Washing Station |
| REGION | Kibaya Village |
| VARIETAL | Bourbon |
| PROCESS | Natural |
| ALTITUDE | 1500-2000 masl |
Origin
Kibaya Village, Rwanda
Gilbert Gatali is a highly experienced coffee enthusiast, having spent over 13 years in the specialty coffee industry. He owns and operates the Intango Washing Station in Rwanda's Western province, near the village of Kibaya. In addition to his work at the washing station, Gilbert was one of the pioneers behind the first farmer-owned coffee export company in Rwanda, which focuses on processing and exporting Rwandan specialty coffees.
The name "Intango" comes from the local language, Kinyarwanda, and translates to "beginning" or "a communal sharing space." As such, the Intango washing station is a hub for the 835 smallholder farmers, staff, and community to come together, collaborate, and positively impact each other's lives.
