Rwanda, Keza
| Producer | Jean Paul |
| Farm/Mill | Liza Mill |
| Cultivar | Red Bourbon |
| Process | Anaerobic Natural |
| Location | Kamembe |
| Altitude | 1,600 - 1,800 masl |
| Harvest | April - July |
Expect notes of Melon, Raspberry, Jasmine.
Our final coffee from Jean Paul this year is an anaerobic process. This is a relatively new and innovative method of processing coffee that involves fermenting the coffee beans in an oxygen-free environment, typically in a sealed container with limited air access. This controlled environment enables the fermentation to occur under specific conditions that enhance and amplify certain flavours in the coffee beans.
The process involves removing the outer layers of the coffee cherry and placing the beans, along with some of the fruit's mucilage, in a sealed container with little to no oxygen. The container is then left to ferment for a period of time, usually between 24 and 72 hours. During the fermentation process, the coffee beans undergo chemical changes that alter their flavour and aroma.
The resulting coffee often has unique and intense flavours that are different from those produced by other processing methods. The flavours can range from fruity and floral like our Keza to spicy and savoury. The process also allows for greater control over the coffee's flavour profile, enabling producers to experiment with different variables to create a variety of flavours.
Jean Paul manages a farm with approximately 6,000 trees, and he not only processes the coffee from his own land but also from several hundred small-scale local farmers in the surrounding community. The exceptional quality of his coffee is a testament to his unwavering commitment and determination to train and educate these farmers, as well as to his meticulous attention to detail during the hand-sorting process at the washing station.
We don’t label our coffee as espresso or filter. Instead, for each coffee we create a unique roasting profile, designed to bring out the best flavours from its origin, farm and milling method. That’s why, instead, we label our coffee based on the experience it brings to the cup.
COFFEE EXPERIENCES
HOUSE BLEND: Our fan-favourite coffee is smooth, mellow and easy to drink.
CLASSIC BLEND: Inherently dark and filled with deeply-roasted richness.
MELLOW & BALANCED: Accessible, low acidity coffee for gentle enjoyment.
VIBRANT & BRIGHT: A sweet, punchy and intense reminder that coffee is a fruit.
UNIQUE & INTERESTING: Boundary-pushing coffee unlike anything you’ve tried before.
RARE & ACCLAIMED: Truly special stuff, from rare lots to award-winning coffees.
DECAF: Organic, naturally decaffeinated coffee as vibrant as the real thing.
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We believe that coffee can be a powerful force for good. That’s why we’re proud to source ethically, roast responsibly, and to be a totally carbon negative coffee company, with all of our coffees, coffee pods and coffee products certified carbon negative.
And that’s not the only thing we’re doing to protect our planet, and our people.
KISS THE HIPPO CARES
We believe that coffee can be a powerful force for good. That’s why we’re proud to source ethically, roast responsibly, and to be a totally carbon negative coffee company, with all of our coffees, coffee pods and coffee products certified carbon negative.
And that’s not the only thing we’re doing to protect our planet, and our people.
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