NOMAD - Ngororero Filter | Rwanda - Washed - Red Bourbon

NOMAD Coffee Roasters is located in Barcelona, Spain

From NOMAD

This coffee stands out for its main notes of honey, raspberry and a floral touch, which offer a sweet and elegant experience. In the cup, subtle nuances of caramel, yellow plum and berries emerge, with a balanced background of vanilla and jasmine. Its clean and vibrant profile makes it an excellent choice for filtering, ideal for those seeking complex and refined flavors.

The Washed Ngororero station, located in Rwanda's Western Province, is recognized for the exceptional quality of its internationally award-winning coffees. In 2018, it received the "Best of the Best" and "Coffee Lovers' Choice" awards at the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Awards.

RWACOF, operator of the station and part of Sucafina in Rwanda, works with approximately 1,405 smallholder farmers, each with plots of around 200 trees. The company focuses on improving farmers' livelihoods through agricultural development programs, access to loans, inputs and farm services. In addition, RWACOF has implemented sustainability initiatives, such as transitioning from inorganic to organic fertilizers and improving waste management in wet mills, with the goal of reducing carbon emissions in the coffee supply chain.

Process
After harvesting, the cherries undergo a rigorous selection process that includes flotation to eliminate the lowest quality cherries and a detailed visual inspection. They are then pulped using a Pinhalense machine that removes up to 80% of the mucilage prior to fermentation. The parchment is fermented for 10 hours and then sun-dried on raised beds, where it is regularly stirred to ensure uniform drying and to remove any imperfections.