{"product_id":"rwanda-mwito-west-nyamasheke","title":"Rwanda Mwito West Nyamasheke","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 284.75px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 29.8561%;\" width=\"166\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 38.8489%;\" width=\"216\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKinda Tastes Like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrawberry, grape syrup, light honey, blueberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRwanda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWest Nyamasheke (Lake Kivu area)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarious Smallholder Farms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003eRwanda Trading Company (Mwito Washing Station)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003eRed Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1300-1400 masl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"855\"\u003eWe spent a lot of time trying to unlock this one. Chasing fruit, adjusting roast curves, pushing development, pulling it back… trying to find that expressive, juicy profile naturals are known for—but without the sharp, overwhelming acidity that can sometimes come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003eAnd then it clicked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003eThe cup is incredibly clean for a natural—like, almost confusingly clean. Bright, vibrant sweetness shows up immediately (think strawberry and grape candy), but instead of leaning tart or punchy, it stays soft and balanced. No dryness, no harsh edges—just this smooth, rounded acidity that keeps everything feeling structured and easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003eIt’s one of those coffees where the fruit is obvious, but the experience is calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003eWhat really blew us away is how far we could take this coffee on the lighter end. Naturals can get grassy or underdeveloped if you push them too light—but this one never did. It just held together the whole time. Sweet, stable, and ready to go, no matter how we approached it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2044\" data-start=\"1897\"\u003eThe result is something that feels both interesting and incredibly approachable:\u003cbr\u003efruit-forward, clean, and quietly complex without trying too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2128\" data-start=\"2046\"\u003eA really special example of what a natural coffee can be when everything lines up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2157\" data-start=\"2135\" data-section-id=\"fbx4ef\"\u003eRegion \/ Farm Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2316\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003eThis coffee comes from the Mwito Washing Station in West Nyamasheke, located along the shores of Lake Kivu in Rwanda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2625\" data-start=\"2318\"\u003eMwito was originally built in 2008 but struggled for years due to inconsistent funding and lack of long-term support for farmers. In 2017, Rwanda Trading Company (RTC) acquired the station and began operating it with a focus on stability, quality, and farmer support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3006\" data-start=\"2627\"\u003eSince then, farmers delivering to Mwito have been enrolled in RTC’s support programs, which provide agronomy training, improved processing infrastructure, and pathways toward certification. RTC has also invested directly into the community—building a kindergarten for farmers’ families and helping create more long-term economic stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3192\" data-start=\"3008\"\u003eThe coffee itself is a natural-processed Red Bourbon, dried on raised beds for 11–14 days, contributing to its sweetness and clarity in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Short Sleeves Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":46675263881406,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Ground - Drip Pot\/ Filter","offer_id":46675263914174,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Ground - French Press","offer_id":46675263946942,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Ground - Espresso","offer_id":46675263979710,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":46675264012478,"sku":null,"price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb Bag \/ Ground - Drip Pot\/ Filter","offer_id":46675264045246,"sku":null,"price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb Bag \/ Ground - French Press","offer_id":46675264078014,"sku":null,"price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb Bag \/ Ground - Espresso","offer_id":46675264110782,"sku":null,"price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1702\/8030\/files\/image_1_ce38a805-a134-44c3-8f54-ead007053df2.png?v=1776975708","url":"https:\/\/shortsleevescoffee.com\/products\/rwanda-mwito-west-nyamasheke","provider":"Short Sleeves Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}