{"product_id":"rwanda-akagera-anaerobic-natural","title":"Rwanda Akagera Anaerobic Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlovak roastery Concept Coffee Roasters and their Rwanda Akagera in Anaerobic Natural processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vibrant, expressive brew with notes of \u003cstrong\u003etropical fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy banana\u003c\/strong\u003e, drizzled with \u003cstrong\u003ehoney\u003c\/strong\u003e. The whole is crowned with an elegant finish with a hint of \u003cstrong\u003ecrushed cocoa nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor notes: tropical fruits, banana, honey, cocoa nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e. ☕🍌🍯🍫\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"28\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eStanislas Kayitera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a dedicated coffee farmer from the western part of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRwanda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. As a family man, he relies on the annual coffee harvest to support his loved ones. The most intense period of work is between the second week of March and the third week of April, when the red coffee cherries reach ideal ripeness for harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"728\" data-start=\"412\"\u003eStanislas, along with his family and seasonal workers, meticulously \u003cstrong data-end=\"507\" data-start=\"483\"\u003ehand-picks the cherries\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure the highest quality. His commitment to \u003cstrong data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"561\"\u003esustainable farming practices\u003c\/strong\u003e and dedication to quality allow him to achieve good incomes, ensuring a stable future for his family and demonstrating pride in his profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"730\"\u003eStanislas and his family care for \u003cstrong data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"768\"\u003e5281 coffee trees\u003c\/strong\u003e on their \u003cstrong data-end=\"829\" data-start=\"804\"\u003e2.6-hectare farm\u003c\/strong\u003e, located near the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAkagera Washing Station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. ☕🌱\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"730\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the harvest season, coffee cherries are selectively hand-picked by Stanislas Kayitera, his family, and seasonal workers. The collected cherries are then transferred to flotation tanks, where heavier, high-quality coffee cherries are separated from lighter, lower-quality ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSorting accounts for over \u003cstrong\u003e70% of seasonal work\u003c\/strong\u003e, but \u003cstrong\u003eRusatira\u003c\/strong\u003e believes the effort is entirely worth the outcome. After sorting is complete, fermentation begins. For this lot, the Akagera Washing Station used \u003cstrong\u003edry anaerobic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coffee cherries are placed in plastic barrels, which are covered and stored in the shade to control the temperature. Fermentation lasts \u003cstrong\u003e72 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e. After fermentation, workers manually remove the fermented cherries from the barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNext, the cherries are spread on \u003cstrong\u003ewell-ventilated drying beds\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure proper airflow and prevent overheating. The beds are covered with \u003cstrong\u003eshade nets\u003c\/strong\u003e that allow air to pass through while filtering direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo prevent too rapid drying and preserve a rich flavor profile, the cherries are repeatedly \u003cstrong\u003emoved between sun and shade throughout the day\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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