Rwanda, Muzo Ikizere

Limited Release
Women Produced

A delicate cup with flavors of apricot and orange upheld by a lingering sweetness that is reminiscent of honeysuckle and dried fruit.

We Taste: Apricot, Honeysuckle, Citrus
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Coffee Process

Process

Washed

Varietal

Red Bourbon

Elevation

1,600-2,100 masl

Processing begins with careful sorting under shade and multiple rounds of floating to select only the ripest, densest cherries for higher-grade lots. Cherries are briefly fermented, depulped, and washed before being separated by density. Drying starts with 12–72 hours of shaded “skin drying” to gently begin the process and allow defect sorting, then continues on raised beds in parabolic structures with controlled airflow and light. After 28 days and reaching 11% moisture, the parchment is stored in Muzo until milling.

PRODUCER

Ikizere Women Group, Muzo Processing Station, Baho

Region

Gakenke District, Northern Province, Rwanda

Ikizere Women Coffee is made up of single mothers and female heads of households who face social and economic challenges due to traditional perceptions. Formed in 2020, the group was created to build community, restore hope, and provide support through coffee. In partnership with Baho Coffee, they receive the highest cherry prices in the country, full health insurance coverage, and training in agronomy and quality practices. Their dedication to producing exceptional coffee has made them a model for quality and resilience, and ongoing support aims to further improve their livelihoods and opportunities.

How to Brew

Grind

27 grams of coffee ground medium

Water

400 grams of 205*F water

Brew

Pour 50 grams of water to start. After 30 seconds, pour to 200g. At 1:00 pour to 300g. At 1:30 pour all water. Finish at 3:10.

Dose

18 grams finely-ground coffee

Yield

38 grams of espresso

Brew

Pull shot for 32 seconds

FAQ

Can this item be returned?

For all non coffee or tea items, a full refund can be requested if the items are unused within 30 days of delivery. To start a refund, email us at info@methodicalcoffee.com and we'll get your taken care of.
When will my order ship?

Freshness is critical to fully enjoying coffee. We roast to order to ensure your coffee is at peak freshness when it arrives. We roast to order and ship Monday-Thursday. Orders are usually fulfilled the production day after they are placed (for example, orders placed on Monday will ship on Tuesday). Orders placed Thursday-Sunday will be fulfilled and shipped on Monday.
Can my coffee be ground?

By you? Yes. By us, sadly, no. Currently, we can only ship whole-bean coffee.
What if my package is delayed?

Sometimes our shipping partners experience delays due to weather, heightened demand, technical issues, pandemics, or aliens. All of which is out of our hands, except the aliens, but that's not for here.

If your package is delayed, let us know and we'll track it down and escalate its delivery. If it's delayed more than 2 weeks past the shipment date, and your order includes coffee, we'll either refund your money or ship you fresh coffee at no cost.