{"product_id":"rwanda","title":"C1 \/ Espresso - Rwanda","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eRWANDA ITUZE – Espresso Roast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eRegion : Ngamba, Kamonyi, Rwanda\u003cbr\u003eProducers : Ngamba Ituze Women’s Cooperative\u003cbr\u003eVarietal : Red Bourbon\u003cbr\u003eProcess : Fully Washed\u003cbr\u003eAltitude : 1600 MASL\u003cstrong data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"48\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"220\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eRwanda Ituze is a single-origin espresso roast sourced from the Ituze Women’s Cooperative, a collective of 20 female farmers in the Kamonyi region. These women, who formed the cooperative in 2008, have built a thriving community around coffee production, overcoming challenges to improve their livelihoods and create opportunities for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eThe cooperative’s name, \u003cem data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eItuze\u003c\/em\u003e, means “\u003cem\u003ecalmness\u003c\/em\u003e” in Kinyarwanda, reflecting their commitment to fostering stability and support among members. Through sustainable farming practices, they produce high-quality coffee while reinvesting in their community through education, healthcare, and additional small businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eThis Red Bourbon variety is grown at an altitude of 1,600 meters, where the cool climate and fertile volcanic soil contribute to the coffee’s vibrant complexity. The beans are handpicked at peak ripeness, carefully sorted, and processed using the fully washed method. After fermentation, the coffee is washed with clean water and dried on raised beds, a meticulous process that enhances clarity and consistency in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eBlack Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eRhubarb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eCitrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eDark Chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eThis espresso roast delivers a bright yet balanced flavor profile. The lively acidity and tea-like body make it an excellent choice for espresso, where the crisp citrus and rhubarb notes shine, complemented by a deep, bittersweet dark chocolate finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable \u0026amp; Ethical Practices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eHandpicked and selectively sorted for quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eFully washed and dried on raised beds for clarity in flavor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e March – June\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*** Roasted by \u003cstrong\u003eOtara Kava\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akko Café","offers":[{"title":"250g \/ Beans (not ground)","offer_id":55277264929142,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0390\/files\/DSC1117-ig-portrait-1080-1350.jpg?v=1756501946","url":"https:\/\/akkocafe.com\/products\/rwanda","provider":"AKKO CAFÉ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}