Coffee & Tea
Ikawa
Rwanda
Coffee from Rwanda's Bourbon arabica variety, grown at 1,700-2,000m in the volcanic highlands; known for notes of caramel, citrus, and red berries; a specialty coffee gaining international recognition, served sweet and strong.
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What it is
A closer look at Ikawa.
Coffee from Rwanda's Bourbon arabica variety, grown at 1,700-2,000m in the volcanic highlands; known for notes of caramel, citrus, and red berries; a specialty coffee gaining international recognition, served sweet and strong.
What to look for
Know it when you find it.
The coffee should be bright and clean, with caramel, citrus, and red berry notes; grown from Bourbon arabica at high altitude; Rwanda's specialty coffee movement has gained international awards; served in third-wave cafes in Kigali; the Bourbon variety is Rwanda's signature.
Where it belongs
Origins and
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