Roaster's Choice

Tasting notes

In the roaster’s words

New Coffee for July, Rugamba 286, Rwanda Would you like to explore the world of speciality coffee? Each month Claire Wallace (3rd place winner of World Barista Championships ) sources one new coffee for you to try and hand roasts it to bring out the finest flavours. In the recent months, we've tasted coffees from Honduras, Nicaragua, Uganda, Kenya and Guatemala. Where's next... ? ROASTER’S CHOICE JULY 2026 RUGAMBA 286, RWANDA Origin: Rwanda Region: Rutsiro Varietal: Red Bourbon Process: Washed This month’s coffee takes us to Rutsiro, Rwanda, for a beautifully delicate but distinctive drinking experience. Grown by smallholder farmers on the hills surrounding Lake Kivu, this coffee benefits from the region’s high altitudes and rich volcanic soils, which contribute to its silky texture and fruity character. This coffee is a Red Bourbon varietal which is celebrated for its sweetness and complexity in the cup. Following harvest, the coffee undergoes a washed process, where the fruit is carefully removed through fermentation before the beans are dried on raised beds for 20–25 days. Expect a light, tea-like profile with fragrant notes of Earl Grey, delicate citrus acidity, and a smooth brown sugar sweetness. Delicate and bright, this coffee is a perfect all-day drinker. We recommend pairing with: Lemon shortbread How do I brew this coffee? Explore our brew guides to find the right method for you. CONTAINS: 200g coffee, hand-selected and roasted by Claire Information card about the coffee Best brewing methods: ✔ Espresso machine: highlights sweetness and body ✔ Cafetiere: for a full, rich cup

Notes

July 2026 Roaster's Choice coffee: Rugamba 286, Rwanda; dried on raised beds for 20–25 days; recommended pairing with lemon shortbread; contains 200g coffee and information card.