Coffee is more than a drink. It’s a story, a journey, a bridge between soil, sky, and sip. Our latest release, Shyira – Rwanda, is a coffee that sings of altitude, environment, and community. Let’s dive into where it comes from, why it matters, and how to brew it to taste every note.
Why Rwanda Coffee deserves your attention
When you think of African coffee origins, Ethiopia often steals the spotlight. But Rwanda?
It’s a quiet powerhouse. Known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” Rwanda’s landscape is built for coffee: rich volcanic soils, high elevation, and smallholder farmers who’ve been perfecting cultivation for generations.
Shyira: a place, a coffee, a community
Shyira is a washing station in Nyabihu District, Western Rwanda. Known as the “Little Baby” Shyira is the smallest of all the Muraho Trading Company’s coffee washing stations – sitting at a jaw-dropping 2,000m above sea level. This altitude slows the cherry’s maturation, packing beans with dense sugars and nuanced flavours.
The washing station works with over 1,800 local farmers, each with just a small plot of land. Their care in hand-picking ripe cherries and the meticulous washed process gives Shyira its clean, bright cup profile.
The flavour of high altitude
Altitude matters. The higher the coffee grows, the cooler the nights and the slower the cherries ripen. That’s where the magic happens—denser beans, complex acidity, and layers of flavour you’ll never find in lower-grown coffees.
Think of it as the difference between a quick snapshot and a slow-exposed photograph. High-altitude coffees capture more depth, more story, more soul.
Rwanda coffee: more than flavour
Every bag of Shyira represents more than taste – it represents progress. Coffee is one of Rwanda’s biggest exports and a lifeline for thousands of families. Washing stations like Shyira invest in farmer training, better wages, and community projects.
When you brew this coffee, you’re not just drinking something delicious – you’re supporting a global story of resilience and growth.
Why we’re excited about Shyira
Shyira embodies why Beanworks’ do what we do: to connect you to flavour, origin, and craft.
Grab a bag, brew it your way, and taste Rwanda’s thousand hills in your cup.
HOBE HOBE HOBE THE SHYIRA FAMILY!