Pastime Coffee
Kanzu Rwanda
Kanzu Rwanda
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- We roast and fulfill orders Tuesday and Thursday
HONEYED, FLORAL, BITTERSWEET.
Producer: Multiple producers surrounding the community of Karambi
Location: Nyamasheke, Karambi
Elevation: 1800-2100 meters
Variety: Bourbon
Process: Washed
Kanzu is sourced from the Nyamasheke growing region in South Central Lake Kivu, Rwanda. The high altitude, lush forests, volcanic soil, and unique microclimate all contribute to the exceptional quality of the coffee grown here. We have chosen to focus on this subregion due to the consistently high quality of coffee it produces.
The Nyungwe National Forest plays a crucial role in protecting Kanzu's biodiversity and creating a special microclimate that benefits the coffee. The cherries ripen later here, leading to a unique and powerful flavor profile.
The Kanzu washing station, located at 1836 meters above sea level, works with over 535 farmers who are trained in best practices and certified under programs like Rainforest Alliance. The station implements meticulous sorting and processing techniques to ensure the highest quality coffee.
I've had the pleasure of partnering with Red Fox over the years to offer this delicious coffee. The flavor profile is extremely consistient year after year, showcasing mouthfilling jammy italian plum like depth, delicate vanilla florals which are balanced out by a bittersweet cacao finish.
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Shipping policy.
We roast all orders on Tuesday and Thursday. Orders placed after 4:30am PST on Tuesday or Thursday will be shipped on the following roast day.
Please select a secure delivery address to send your coffee. All packages are shipped with insurance; however, this does not cover packages that have gone missing after they are marked as delivered by the carrier. Pastime Coffee is not responsible for packages that are lost or stolen.
Please email orders@pastime.coffee for any additional questions or concerns.
Roasting style.
All of our single-origin coffees are roasted as lightly as possible while ensuring full flavor development, clarity, and highlighting terroir.
Our blends, 4:30am and Sure Thing offer a variety of roasting styles and are engineered for consistency and reliability. Please visit those products for more information on those specific roasting styles.
Please note that our coffee should be rested for at least 7 days after roasting to achieve optimal results.
Can you grind my coffee for me?
Yes! All orders are shipped whole bean by default. If you need us to grind your order, please let us know in the notes section at checkout. Don't forget to also add your brew method so we get the grind size correct.