How to brew this

Suggestion
Ratio
1:2.4
1:16
Temp
94°C

A starting point based on this bean's roast level. Open Tazzina to dial in the grind on your grinder.

About this bean

Roast level
Light · 2/10
Type
Single origin
Origin
Nyamyumba, Rubavu, Rwanda
Process
Natural
Tasting notes
Red currantBlackberryDark plumCocoa
Varietal
Bourbon
Species
Arabica
Altitude
1500–2000 masl
Farm
Nyamyumba Washing Station
Best for
Filter
About
Mad Heads for DIU collaboration. Buying this coffee makes a direct contribution to the "Timur Special Unit" of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. About the farmer and farm The Nyamyumba washing station in the Rubavu region was built in 2006. It processes around 496 tons of coffee cherries each year. Every farmer working with Nyamyumba owns at least 400 coffee trees, grown on fertile volcanic soils at 1500–2000 masl. Processing: natural Farmers hand-pick the harvest and deliver it to the station. Workers sort out any underripe or damaged cherries. The ripe cherries are spread in thin layers on African beds and sun-dried, turned periodically for even drying.

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FAQ

Where does Nyamyumba come from?

Nyamyumba comes from Nyamyumba, Rubavu, Rwanda. It is a natural coffee. It grows at 1500–2000 masl.

What does Nyamyumba taste like?

Mad Heads Coffee Roasters lists red currant, blackberry, dark plum and cocoa.

How do I brew Nyamyumba?

Start at 1:2.4 for espresso or 1:16 for pour-over. Brew it at 94°C (200°F). Grind depends on your grinder, so there is no single number: Tazzina translates the community grind to your grinder, or guides you to it by taste.

What is Tazzina?

Tazzina is a free iPhone and iPad app for coffee. Save a brew for every bean, grinder, and brew method, dial it in with guided steps, and repeat the cups you love.