'RWANDA ROASTS' BOX MAY. 2023

Apr 30

PT's Coffee Roasting Co., established in 1993 in Topeka, Kansas, has grown to be a leader in the specialty coffee industry through their unwavering focus on quality and innovation. Driven by a simple question—"Is our coffee the best it can be?"—they emphasize Direct Trade partnerships, with nearly 80% of their coffee acquired through the program, ensuring both exceptional taste and a positive impact on farmers and their communities. The company's dedication to quality has earned them prestigious accolades, such as Roast Magazine's Roaster of the Year in 2009 and Coffee Review's No. 1 Top Coffee of the Year in 2022. PT's Coffee is committed to giving back through Coffees for a Cause and fostering lifelong relationships with their partners and customers. Join PT's Coffee Roasting Co. on their journey to source, roast, and enjoy the best coffees in the world, and become a part of their thriving community.
Introducing the delightful Kinini Village Washed coffee, featuring a captivating blend of aromas including plum, candied almond, and black tea. This offering from the Kinini Coffee Cooperative brings forth a buttery body with notes of redcurrant, oak, and a refreshing mandarin orange acidity. The captivating finish highlights almond, lemon zest, and a subtle touch of cocoa nib, creating a truly memorable coffee experience.
TASTING NOTES
Plum, Candied Almond, Lemon Zest
ORIGIN
Rwanda

Indie Coffee Roasters, driven by a passion for coffee, community, and collaboration, has been devoted to excellence since its inception in 2013. Starting at local farmers markets, they have always prioritized making connections with their community. In January 2018, they opened their first coffee shop in downtown Carmel, IN, creating a local hub for customers and fostering meaningful relationships. As their team continues to grow, each member plays a valuable role in achieving their common goal: providing exceptional coffee to the community. In September 2021, Indie Coffee Roasters expanded with a second location in West Lafayette, IN, further solidifying their commitment to spreading great coffee and building connections.
This delicious and complex Rwandan coffee from Gasharu brings a unique flavor experience with notes of fig, blackberry, and molasses. Produced by the Rusatira family in the Nyamasheke region, the coffee is ethically sourced and grown in the biodiverse and mountainous rainforest of Nyungwe Forest National Park. The natural sun-drying process further enhances its distinct taste, making it a perfect representation of high-quality Rwandan coffee.
TASTING NOTES: Fig, Blackberry, & Molasses
ORIGIN: Rwanda

Kahawa 1893, a coffee roaster with deep roots in African history, was founded to empower Kenyan women coffee farmers. The name "Kahawa" means "coffee" in Swahili, and the year 1893 marks the return of coffee to Africa after its global journey. Founder Margaret Nyamumbo grew up in a coffee farming community and witnessed firsthand the inequalities faced by women, who provided 90% of the labor but owned only 1% of the land. After studying in the USA, Margaret returned to Kenya with innovative ideas to bring Kenyan coffee to the world while supporting women farmers. By choosing Kahawa 1893, you are contributing to a mission that empowers women in the coffee industry and ensures they reap the rewards of their hard work.
Gasharu Coffee, partnering with Kahawa 1893, offers a single origin coffee rich in flavor, history, and story. Grown on the shores of Kivu with ideal weather conditions, this coffee presents delightful tasting notes of citrus, honey, and brown sugar. The company's history is deeply intertwined with Rwanda's past, as founder Celestin Rumenerangabo and his family survived the Rwandan genocide, and upon their return, revived Gasharu Coffee, now working with 1,650 local farmers, 70% of whom are women.
TASTING NOTES
Citrus, Honey, Brown Sugar
ORIGIN
Rwanda