Country of origin: Rwanda Washing Station: Musasa Ruli Owner: Faustin Ribalimana Processing: Fully Washed Altitude: 2,020 metres above sea level Varietal: 100% Red Bourbon The final installment of my Glasgow cupping brings us this unqiue tasting coffee from the Musasa Ruli washing station which is situated in Rwanda’s Gakenke District of Northern Province. About the Farmer: Faustin Ribalimana is…
Author: Shane Friend
El Carmen – March 2026 Roasters Choice
Country of origin: El Salvador Farm: El Carmen Owner: Fernando Alfaro & Family Processing: Anaerobic Natural Altitude: 1300 meters above sea level Varietal: Orange Bourbon I’m really excited about this month’s roasters choice, its colourful and vibrant in taste and packed full of fruity flavour. About the El Carmen Estate: Located at 1,300m above sea level in El Salvador’s Apaneca-Ilamatepec…
Sidama Damo – February 2026 Roasters Choice
Country of origin: Ethiopia Washing Station: Damo Station Owner: Asefa Dukamo Processing: Natural Altitude: 1,920 to 2,020 meters above sea level Varietal: JARC Selection 74158 As winter loosens its grip and the evenings slowly begin to grow longer, our February release celebrates a bright, lively natural process coffee from Ethiopia’s Sidama region. The perfect cup to help chase away…
Finca El Tambor -January 2026 Roasters Choice
Country of origin: Guatemala Farm: Finca El Tambor Owner: Victor Calderon Processing method: Fully washed & Sun dried on patios Altitude: 1676 to 1860 meters above sea level Varietal: Bourbon and Catuai We’re kicking off 2026 with the second installment of my blind coffee cupping in Glasgow, featuring this outstanding coffee from Finca El Tambor…