Cherry, Raspberry & Milk Chocolate
Origin: Nyamasheke, Rwanda | Producer: Rugali, Kilimbi & Gisheke Washing Stations | Variety: Red Bourbon | Process: Natural | Altitude: 1600 - 1650 MASL | Harvest: 2025
Returning to our roastery for a third year, “Gito” is a coffee we’re proud to continue championing—not only because it’s a delicious example of what Rwandan coffee has to offer, but also because of the positive impact it makes throughout the supply chain.
“Gito” means tiny in Kinyarwanda, referring to the size of the beans. In Rwanda—as in many other African coffee-producing countries—bean size traditionally determines both quality and price. Smaller beans, graded to a screen size of 13–14, are often considered less desirable and typically sold to the commodity market at lower prices. Yet these beans can be incredibly flavourful and hold significant value in the specialty market.
Through an innovative approach, Raw Material, in partnership with Muraho Trading Company, has been collecting these smaller lots from selected washing stations and processing them with the same care and attention as any specialty-grade coffee. The result: producers are able to earn more from a greater share of their harvest, increasing both their income and the sustainability of their work.
Specialty coffee is facing headwinds—particularly in Rwanda—but rethinking traditional quality markers and reimagining the value chain are small but meaningful steps toward a more equitable and resilient coffee industry.
When I first tasted this year’s Gito, I was struck by its clean, raspberry-like acidity—it practically sparkles on the tongue. Its texture is smooth like milk chocolate, with a lingering sweet cherry finish.
Cherry, Raspberry & Milk Chocolate
Origin: Nyamasheke, Rwanda | Producer: Rugali, Kilimbi & Gisheke Washing Stations | Variety: Red Bourbon | Process: Natural | Altitude: 1600 - 1650 MASL | Harvest: 2025
Returning to our roastery for a third year, “Gito” is a coffee we’re proud to continue championing—not only because it’s a delicious example of what Rwandan coffee has to offer, but also because of the positive impact it makes throughout the supply chain.
“Gito” means tiny in Kinyarwanda, referring to the size of the beans. In Rwanda—as in many other African coffee-producing countries—bean size traditionally determines both quality and price. Smaller beans, graded to a screen size of 13–14, are often considered less desirable and typically sold to the commodity market at lower prices. Yet these beans can be incredibly flavourful and hold significant value in the specialty market.
Through an innovative approach, Raw Material, in partnership with Muraho Trading Company, has been collecting these smaller lots from selected washing stations and processing them with the same care and attention as any specialty-grade coffee. The result: producers are able to earn more from a greater share of their harvest, increasing both their income and the sustainability of their work.
Specialty coffee is facing headwinds—particularly in Rwanda—but rethinking traditional quality markers and reimagining the value chain are small but meaningful steps toward a more equitable and resilient coffee industry.
When I first tasted this year’s Gito, I was struck by its clean, raspberry-like acidity—it practically sparkles on the tongue. Its texture is smooth like milk chocolate, with a lingering sweet cherry finish.
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