{"product_id":"musaza-lot-3","title":"MUSAZA LOT 3","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusaza Lot 3 – Rwanda Natural Red Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Rwanda natural Red Bourbon coffee from Rwamatamu offers a fruit-forward and complex cup, ideal for both filter and espresso brewing.\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: Tangerine, Apricot, Grapefruit, Honey, Black Tea\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 Natural\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\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 this coffee when it is 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\u003ch2\u003eAbout Rwamatamu Coffee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2015, Rwamatamu Coffee is a family-owned and operated business that aims to combat poverty by generating employment opportunities within the local community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate spans 20 hectares of coffee farmland, where it grows its own crops and sources cherries from affiliated co-operatives, local producers, and smallholder farmers. After being meticulously processed, sun-dried, sorted, and packaged, these cherries are exported as a premium product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocation and Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRwamatamu’s coffee farm and washing station are located in the Western province of Rwanda, where the landscape consists of picturesque rolling hills flanked around Lake Kivu in Nyamasheke District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis region provides a tropical highland climate with an average temperature of 14 to 24 c and regular rainfall. This makes arabica coffee to flourish and result in a dense, hard bean with superior coffee flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe farm is positioned on 1600 up to 2000 meters altitude, on a rich volcanoes soil. The harvest season is January to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcessing and Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee from Rwamatamu is sun dried and handpicked to a high standard. Currently they are in the process of gaining their organic and fair-trade certifications. They work to have a positive social and economic impact on farmer communities, focusing on women in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe People Behind Rwamatamu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHusband and wife duo, Rutaganda Gaston and Mukantwaza Laetitia, established Rwamatamu Coffee to support their family. Throughout their children's upbringing, they were actively involved in the estate's operations. Daughter Marie Bernice was especially engaged in tasks like facilitating negotiations, creating educational materials, and managing marketing documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommunity and Impact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRwamatamu work together with cooperatives of coffee farmers who live in the area. 80% of their employees are women. Their goal is to build healthy relationships with the community based on common values and goals. This is done by committing to a regular purchase of beans and investing in the growth of employees. They also commit to a set standard of quality each 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 use 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 schedule, 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 processing influences 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\u003eBecause this coffee is expressive and fruit-forward, accurate \u003cem\u003edose\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eyield\u003c\/em\u003e help you hit the sweet spot. We strongly recommend using a reliable scale — see 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 florals and fruit intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEspresso:\u003c\/strong\u003e We have enjoyed this coffee best at between 1:2 - 1:2.2, brewed in about 30 seconds, where we achieve lots of jam-like characteristics and a syrupy body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest recipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orea v4, 16g coffee, 250g water, 2:30 brew time. I'm using a higher dose than usual on this coffee because it gives up its soluble material very easily, so we can get heaps of body out of this brew.\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\/hatuhei\" title=\"Link to Hatuhei\"\u003eHatuhei\u003c\/a\u003e - Gorgeous East Timor washed coffee with white grape, red apple and milk chocolate notes. Perfect for espresso and filter brewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/el-vergel-decaf\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Link to El Vergel Decaf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEl Vergel Decaf\u003c\/a\u003e - Quite possibly the best decaf coffee we've ever found. It's called 'Really good decaf' for a reason. World class flavour, without the buzz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/kibaya\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kibaya\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKibaya\u003c\/a\u003e — Rwanda washed Red Bourbon. A very high-clarity washed lot with citrusy and black tea characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/el-diamente-2026\" title=\"Link to El Diamente Peru Coffee Beans\"\u003eEl Diamante\u003c\/a\u003e - Elegant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/blogs\/coffee-origins\/peru-coffee\" title=\"Link to Harmony coffee blog post on Peru\"\u003ePeruvian\u003c\/a\u003e coffee with Silver Needle tea, red berries, and maple sweetness. High altitude growth delivers clarity, structure, and refined acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/consuelo-rubio-sidra\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Link to Consuelo Rubio Sidra coffee product\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConsuelo Rubio Sidra\u003c\/a\u003e - A high clarity anaerobic washed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/blogs\/coffee-varieties\/what-is-sidra-coffee\" title=\"Link to Sidra coffee\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSidra\u003c\/a\u003e coffee from Peru. Herbaceous and exceptionally interesting!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/las-brisas\" title=\"Link to Pink Bourbon\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLas Brisas Pink Bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e - An exceptionally expressive Pink Bourbon from Brayan Smith, this Colombian lot delivers a vibrant and complex cup of red berries, jasmine florals, citrus and white tea. Best enjoyed as filter, it offers outstanding clarity, sweetness and a refined, fruit-forward profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/marcos-herrera-sl28\" title=\"Link to SL28 by Marcos Herrera\"\u003eMarcos Herrera SL28\u003c\/a\u003e - A vibrant Peruvian anaerobic natural coffee with blueberry sweetness, citrus acidity, syrupy body and cacao richness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/beatriz-guimares\" title=\"Link to Beatriz Guimares Coffee Beans\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003eBeatriz Guimares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a vibrant anaerobic natural Red Bourbon from Fazenda Lavrinha in Minas Gerais, Brazil, with notes of honeydew melon, pear drops, macadamia and milk chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 natural Red Bourbon coffee taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRwanda natural Red Bourbon coffees are typically fruit-forward and expressive. In this lot, you can expect vibrant citrus notes like tangerine and grapefruit, layered with apricot sweetness, honeyed body and a clean black tea finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Red Bourbon coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Bourbon is a classic Arabica coffee variety known for its sweetness, balance and clarity. It is widely grown in Rwanda and is highly regarded for producing complex, high-quality specialty coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does natural process coffee mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural process coffee is dried inside the whole cherry, allowing the fruit to interact with the seed during drying. This typically results in more intense fruit flavours, heavier body and a more fermentation-forward profile compared to washed coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this coffee better for filter or espresso?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee performs exceptionally well for both. As a filter coffee, it highlights clarity, citrus brightness and tea-like structure. As espresso, it becomes richer and more syrupy, with deeper sweetness and jam-like fruit characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long should I rest this coffee before brewing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend resting this coffee for 22–48 days after roasting. This allows the flavours to fully develop, resulting in better balance, clarity and overall cup quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is this coffee grown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is grown in the Nyamasheke District of Rwanda, near Lake Kivu. The region’s high altitude, rich volcanic soil and consistent climate contribute to the coffee’s density and complex flavour profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho are Rwamatamu Coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRwamatamu Coffee is a family-owned coffee producer in Rwanda, founded by Laetitia and Gaston. They focus on high-quality coffee production while creating employment opportunities and supporting local farming communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does this coffee have citrus and fruit flavours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit-forward flavour profile comes from both the Red Bourbon variety and the natural processing method. During drying, the coffee remains in contact with the fruit, allowing sugars and compounds to influence the final taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a natural process do to coffee flavour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural processing enhances sweetness, body and fruit intensity. It often produces coffees with more vibrant, wine-like or tropical fruit characteristics compared to cleaner, more delicate washed coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a high-quality specialty coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This coffee is produced with careful attention to picking, processing and sorting, and comes from a respected Rwandan producer known for consistency and quality in specialty coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmony Coffee Roaster","offers":[{"title":"200g \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":55541616738680,"sku":"MUSAZA200","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ Ground (Stovetop \/ Mokapot)","offer_id":55541616771448,"sku":"MUSAZA201","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ Ground (Aeropress)","offer_id":55541616804216,"sku":"MUSAZA202","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ Ground (Filter)","offer_id":55541616836984,"sku":"MUSAZA203","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ Ground (Cafetière \/ French Press)","offer_id":55541616869752,"sku":"MUSAZA204","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":55541616902520,"sku":"MUSAZA205","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Ground (Stovetop \/ Mokapot)","offer_id":55541616935288,"sku":"MUSAZA206","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Ground (Aeropress)","offer_id":55541616968056,"sku":"MUSAZA207","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Ground (Filter)","offer_id":55541617000824,"sku":"MUSAZA208","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Ground (Cafetière \/ French Press)","offer_id":55541617033592,"sku":"MUSAZA209","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/4878\/1993\/files\/Musaza_OOTO_1.png?v=1777372369","url":"https:\/\/www.harmonycoffee.co.uk\/products\/musaza-lot-3","provider":"Harmony","version":"1.0","type":"link"}