Rugali
Rugali

Rugali

€13,50

Light on its toes but bursting with flavor, this coffee is delicate, refreshing, and full of herbal, citrus, and candy-like sweet flavors. 

Highly recommended as a filter coffee option for people who appreciate the classic "East African washed profile" made famous in Kenya and Ethiopia, but with a twist. The combination of the unique microclimates, the local harvesting practices, and the highly sought-after red bourbon genetic variety give this coffee its “only-in-Rwanda” flavor profile.

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Origin: Rugali, Nyamasheke, Rwanda
Farm: Rugali community farms
Process: Washed
Varietal: Red Bourbon
Notes: Candy sweetness, grapefruit, light bodied
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Our Rugali coffee is named for the washing station where it is processed from group lots collected by the local community, in the Nyamasheke region high in the mountains near the alpine lake of Lake Kivu. Nyamasheke benefits from a unique microclimate and fertile volcanic soil, creating ideal conditions for specialty coffee cultivation. The combination of high elevation, ample rainfall, and dedicated farming practices results in exceptional coffee quality year after year. Mild temperatures, influenced by lake winds, provide perfect conditions for a long and stable drying process.

Rugali is more than just a coffee station; it has become a symbol of innovation within Rwandan coffee. The successful expansion of its production capacity has turned it into a best-practice model for new washing stations in Nyamasheke. The station’s role in the community goes beyond coffee processing—it fosters economic activity and knowledge-sharing, helping farmers enhance their techniques and improve their livelihoods. Beyond coffee, Rugali serves as a hub for surrounding communities. Every week, it hosts a bustling farmers’ market where locals sell fresh and organic produce. A perfect example for the momentum and rise of Rwandan specialty coffee.

Rugali’s commitment to sustainability begins at the farm level, where Red Bourbon varieties flourish under the shade of Grevillea and banana trees. The volcanic soil of Nyamasheke provides rich nutrients, while farmers practice intercropping with bananas, beans, and sweet potatoes, enhancing biodiversity and soil health. To maintain fertility, organic compost made from coffee pulp and organic solutions is widely used across the farms.

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Rugali delivers that classic East African brightness - the kind that made Kenya and Ethiopia famous - but with a distinctly Rwandan character. The Red Bourbon variety, volcanic soil, and Lake Kivu's influence create something you can't find anywhere else.

The candy sweetness is what sets it apart. Most coffees this bright and acidic can feel sharp or austere. Rugali stays sweet and refreshing throughout. Grapefruit, herbal notes, light body, but always that underlying sweetness keeping it balanced.

This is coffee for people who love filter coffee at its most elegant. Light on its feet, complex, clean. It's the kind of coffee you want on a sunny morning when you're actually paying attention to what you're drinking.

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Why should your only choices be full-powered 100% caffeinated coffee or decaf that lacks any kick at all?

Five-O splits the difference. It's for late afternoon coffee without staying up all night. For people who love coffee but find regular coffee too intense. For mixing into your rotation when you want something a little more easy-going.

We designed this blend specifically to avoid the "half-caf compromise" - it's not half as good as regular coffee, it's just half the caffeine. The sugar cane decaf process preserves flavor better than conventional methods, and blending it with high-quality natural Brazilian creates a coffee that stands on its own merits.

Smooth, chocolatey, balanced. Just a little more relaxed.