{"product_id":"musaza-lot-1","title":"MUSAZA LOT 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusaza Lot 1 – Rwanda Washed Red Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusaza Lot 1 is a washed Red Bourbon from our friends at Rwamatamu in Rwanda. It’s a clean, sweet cup with black tea, orange, honey and caramel, and it works brilliantly as a filter or a black espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest As: \u003c\/strong\u003eFilter Coffee \/ Black Espresso Drinks\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlavour Description: Black Tea, Orange, Honey, Caramel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Producer Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laetitia \u0026amp; Gaston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Station:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mbare, Rwamatamu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rwanda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Kivu, Nyamasheke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImporter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.omwani.com\/\"\u003eOmwani\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to know more about coffee from Rwanda? Read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/blogs\/coffee-origins\/rwanda\" title=\"Rwanda coffee origin guide\"\u003eRwanda origin guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Rest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the best tasting brew of this specialty coffee from Rwanda, we'd suggest enjoying it 22–48 days off roast. We wrote a blog on this \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Link to Blog on Resting coffee\" href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/resting-coffee\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBought more than you can drink at its peak? Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/freezing-coffee-guide\" title=\"The ultimate guide to freezing coffee\"\u003eguide to freezing coffee\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to keep it tasting this good for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Rwamatamu Coffee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRwamatamu Coffee was founded in 2015. It’s a family-run business, set up to tackle poverty by creating jobs in the local community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate covers 20 hectares of coffee farmland. As well as growing their own coffee, the team buy cherries from partner co-operatives, local producers and smallholder farmers, then process, sun-dry, sort and pack everything for export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocation and Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRwamatamu’s farm and washing station are in Rwanda’s Western Province, among the rolling hills around Lake Kivu in Nyamasheke District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region has a tropical highland climate, with temperatures averaging 14–24°C and plenty of regular rainfall. Arabica coffee thrives here, producing dense, hard beans that are packed with flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe farm sits between 1,600 and 2,000 metres above sea level on rich volcanic soil, and the harvest runs from January to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcessing and Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRwamatamu’s coffee is hand-picked to a high standard, fully washed with spring water and dried in the sun. They’re currently working towards organic and fair trade certification, and they put a lot of effort into making a positive social and economic difference in farming communities, particularly for women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe People Behind Rwamatamu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHusband and wife Rutaganda Gaston and Mukantwaza Laetitia set up Rwamatamu Coffee to support their family, and their children grew up helping out on the estate. Their daughter, Marie Bernice, got stuck into everything from negotiations to educational materials and marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommunity and Impact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRwamatamu work closely with co-operatives of local coffee farmers, and 80% of their employees are women. They build strong, lasting relationships with the community by buying beans from them regularly, investing in their staff and sticking to a set standard of quality every year. This is the fifth harvest in a row that we have worked with Rwamatamu, and it's a joy to have these coffees on our offer list once again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Relationship With Rwamatamu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRwamatamu’s coffees are really special ones for us to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirstly, they always seem to up their game year on year, with brighter, fruitier and more floral coffees than the previous years, with improved irrigation, sorting, screen separating and other farm practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut secondly, because they’re astoundingly great people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBernice and Luke used to live very close to us in York, which is how we first met. Over the course of several months, we developed a great friendship which would lead to us hanging out on a regular basis; going to the local climbing gym, meeting for coffees, house parties, surprise visits to the roastery etc. In spite of their busy schedules, they always made time for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a bittersweet moment when Bernice and Luke moved back to Rwanda to take on more responsibility at the farm-level operations from Bernice’s parents (Laetitia and Gaston). But on the bright side, it has given us a very good excuse to travel out to Rwanda!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re in regular cahoots with Bernice and the Rwamatamu team, and always get very excited when it’s time to taste - and that time is now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is a great example of how much processing shapes flavour. You can learn more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/coffee-processing-guide\"\u003ecoffee processing guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew This Coffee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a clean, sweet coffee, and getting your \u003cem\u003edose\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eyield\u003c\/em\u003e spot on will help you get the best from it. We strongly recommend using a reliable scale, so take a look at our guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-coffee-scales-2025\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Best Coffee Scales\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Best Coffee Scales\u003c\/a\u003e, and our bench favourite, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/felicita-parallel-white\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Felicita Parallel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelicita Parallel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRest window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the recommended \u003cstrong\u003e22–48 days\u003c\/strong\u003e off roast for best clarity, flavour intensity and balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with a 1:16–1:17 ratio and a medium-fine grind, adjusting to balance the orange brightness and honey sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEspresso:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start at 1:2–1:2.2, brewed in about 30 seconds, then adjust to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest recipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orea v4, 16g coffee, 250g water, 2:30 brew time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More Recipes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo try out more recipes from world-class coffee brewers, we've compiled \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/best-pourover-recipes\" title=\"Best pourover recipes of 2026\"\u003ethis blog\u003c\/a\u003e, featuring the best filter coffee recipes of 2026 from some of the world's best filter coffee brewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Other Coffees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/bookkisa-1\" title=\"View Bookkisa\"\u003eBookkisa\u003c\/a\u003e – a vibrant, tropical Ethiopian natural from Guji, with pineapple, blueberry juice and white peach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/malawo\" title=\"View Malawo\"\u003eMalawo\u003c\/a\u003e – a washed Ethiopian 74158 from Sidama, with jasmine florals, lemonade and candied lemon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/el-vergel-decaf\" title=\"View El Vergel Decaf\"\u003eEl Vergel Decaf\u003c\/a\u003e – quite possibly the best decaf we've ever found. World-class flavour, without the buzz. Also available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/decaf-subscription\" title=\"View Really Good Decaf Coffee Subscription\"\u003edecaf subscription\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/primavera-family\" title=\"View Primavera Family\"\u003ePrimavera Family\u003c\/a\u003e – our new Easy Drinker: a washed Caturra from Huehuetenango, Guatemala, with strawberry, brownie bites, Hobnob biscuit and cocoa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/niguse-jilo\" title=\"View Niguse Jilo\"\u003eNiguse Jilo\u003c\/a\u003e – a natural Kurume from Halo Bariti, Yirgacheffe, with blueberry compote, honey, Earl Grey and white peach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/red-sparrow-2026\" title=\"View Red Sparrow\"\u003eRed Sparrow\u003c\/a\u003e – the award-winning anaerobic natural Yun Catimor from Yunnan, China, with honeydew melon, dragonfruit, mint and black tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/bekele-yutute-2026\" title=\"View Bekele Yutute\"\u003eBekele Yutute\u003c\/a\u003e – an anaerobic natural 74158 from Bensa, Sidama, with Orange Starburst, peach yoghurt, blueberry and Earl Grey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/el-dorado-wush-wush\" title=\"View El Dorado\"\u003eEl Dorado\u003c\/a\u003e – our current Masterpiece: a rare natural Wush Wush from Loja, Ecuador, with pineapple, banana brûlée, lime and candyfloss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/abner_and_vanessa\" title=\"View Abner \u0026amp; Vanessa\"\u003eAbner \u0026amp; Vanessa\u003c\/a\u003e – a natural Brazilian coffee with notes of Hobnob biscuit, pear and creamy macadamia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom our archive: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/musaza-lot-3\" title=\"View Musaza Lot 3\"\u003eMusaza Lot 3\u003c\/a\u003e – a natural Red Bourbon from Rwanda, with tangerine, apricot and black tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom our archive: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/tuzamyrane\" title=\"View Tuzamyrane\"\u003eTuzamyrane\u003c\/a\u003e – a natural Red Bourbon from a Rwandan women's co-operative, with stewed rhubarb, strawberry and cherries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom our archive: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/kibaya\" title=\"View Kibaya\"\u003eKibaya\u003c\/a\u003e – a high-clarity washed Red Bourbon from Rwanda, with lemon, orange sherbet and black tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant coffees like this delivered? Try our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/single-origin-subscription\" title=\"View Single Origin Coffee Subscription\"\u003eSingle Origin Coffee Subscription\u003c\/a\u003e, a rotating selection of our favourite single-origin coffees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/collections\/our-coffee\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Browse single-origin coffees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrowse our single-origin coffees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck Out More of Our Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/collections\/great-espresso-coffees\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Espresso Coffee Beans Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEspresso coffee beans collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/collections\/filter-coffee\" title=\"Filter Coffee Beans collection\"\u003eFilter coffee beans collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/collections\/coffee-subscriptions\" title=\"Coffee subscriptions collection\"\u003eCoffee Subscriptions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck Out Some of Our Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/coffee-processing-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Link to guide on Coffee processing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA complete beginner's guide to coffee processing methods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Rwanda washed Red Bourbon coffee taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashed Red Bourbons from Rwanda tend to be clean, bright and sweet. This one tastes of black tea and juicy orange, with lots of honey and caramel sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Red Bourbon coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Bourbon is a classic Arabica variety, loved for its sweetness, balance and clarity. It’s widely grown in Rwanda and is behind many of the country’s best specialty coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does washed process coffee mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the washed process, the cherry pulp is removed and the beans are fermented in water before they’re dried. Washed coffees usually taste cleaner and brighter, with really precise flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this coffee better for filter or espresso?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s great either way. As a filter, you get all the clarity, orange brightness and tea-like body. As an espresso, it turns richer and more syrupy, with deeper honey and caramel sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long should I rest this coffee before brewing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’d recommend brewing it 22–48 days after roasting. That extra time lets the flavours settle and open up, so you get a sweeter, clearer and more balanced cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is this coffee grown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s grown in Nyamasheke District in western Rwanda, near Lake Kivu. The high altitude, rich volcanic soil and steady climate all help to produce dense beans with lots of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho are Rwamatamu Coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRwamatamu Coffee is a family business in Rwanda, founded by Laetitia and Gaston. They produce top-quality coffee while creating jobs and supporting local farming communities, and we’re lucky to count the family as good friends of ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does this coffee taste so clean and sweet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s down to both the Red Bourbon variety and the washed process. Because the fruit is removed before drying, the coffee’s natural sweetness and bright orange notes come through really clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a washed process do to coffee flavour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashing shows off the coffee’s clarity, acidity and the character of its variety and region. Washed coffees tend to be cleaner and more delicate, while naturals are usually heavier and fruitier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a high-quality specialty coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The picking, processing and sorting are all done with real care, and Rwamatamu are serious producers who seem to get better every year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmony Coffee Roaster","offers":[{"title":"200g \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":55730794856824,"sku":"MUSAZA1-200","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ Ground (Stovetop \/ Mokapot)","offer_id":55730794889592,"sku":"MUSAZA1-201","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ Ground (Aeropress)","offer_id":55730794922360,"sku":"MUSAZA1-202","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ Ground (Filter)","offer_id":55730794955128,"sku":"MUSAZA1-203","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ Ground (Cafetière \/ French Press)","offer_id":55730794987896,"sku":"MUSAZA1-204","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":55730795020664,"sku":"MUSAZA1-205","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Ground (Stovetop \/ Mokapot)","offer_id":55730795053432,"sku":"MUSAZA1-206","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Ground (Aeropress)","offer_id":55730795086200,"sku":"MUSAZA1-207","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Ground (Filter)","offer_id":55730795118968,"sku":"MUSAZA1-208","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Ground (Cafetière \/ French Press)","offer_id":55730795151736,"sku":"MUSAZA1-209","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/4878\/1993\/files\/Musaza_Lot_1_Bright_Fruity_1.png?v=1794221877","url":"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/musaza-lot-1","provider":"Harmony","version":"1.0","type":"link"}