Coffee Roast Lab Rwandan Ikawa coffee — 12 oz, whole bean, dark roast
Milk
friendly
Coffee Roast Lab Rwandan Ikawa coffee — Rwanda, dark roast — berry, caramel, dark chocolate

Taste card

Bright, Smooth, Complex

  • Berry
  • Caramel
  • Dark Chocolate

Caffeine

Brew it your way

Best brewed as

  • Top pick Pour Over
  • Espresso
  • French Press
Rwanada coffee origin
Single origin · Rwanada

Rwandan Ikawa

$30
5.02 reviews
  • Berry
  • Caramel
  • Dark Chocolate
$30
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"Thank you for your Vietnam Robusta coffee..."ERIC G.
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  • Roasted weekly in small batches
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Why you'll like Rwandan Ikawa

  • Heavy bodyBright, Smooth, Complex
  • Milk friendlyHolds up in lattes and with sugar
  • Best blackShines without milk

Taste profile

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Rwandan Ikawa is a refined single origin coffee with a distinctive aromatic profile and balanced structure. Washed processing and high-altitude growing conditions contribute to clarity in the cup, while the dark roast leans into cocoa depth and caramel sweetness. A confident, comforting coffee that still carries Rwanda’s signature elegance.

VarietyRed Bourbon, Jackson 2/1257, Mibirizi, Catuai
ProcessWashed
Best forPour Over, Espresso

How to brew it

Works especially well with pour over brewing to highlight its fruit sweetness and balanced acidity.

  • Top pick Pour Over Medium grind 15 g, 250 ml water, 30 sec bloom, about 3 min total
  • Also great Espresso Fine grind 18 g in, 36 g out, 25 to 30 sec
  • Also great French Press Coarse grind 30 g, 500 ml water, steep 4 min, plunge gently
  • Phin Filter Medium fine grind 20 g, 100 ml water, 30 sec bloom, 4 to 5 min total
  • Moka Pot Medium fine grind Fill the basket level, no tamping, water below the valve, low to medium heat
  • Drip Machine Medium grind 30 g per 500 ml of water
Rwanada coffee origin

Origin

Rwanada

  • RegionShyembe Cell, Maraba Sector, Huye District (Southern Rwanda)
  • ProcessingWashed
  • SpeciesArabica
  • VarietalsRed Bourbon, Jackson 2/1257, Mibirizi, Catuai
  • Altitude1300–1750 m

This coffee is sourced from southern Rwanda, specifically Shyembe Cell in the Maraba Sector of Huye District, a well-known highland area for producing clean and expressive washed coffees. Grown at elevations between 1300 and 1750 metres, the cooler climate supports slower cherry maturation, helping develop sweetness and layered flavour. The coffee is washed processed, a method that enhances clarity and definition by removing fruit before drying. Combined with Rwanda’s traditional Arabica cultivars, including Red Bourbon and locally selected varieties, the result is a structured cup with refined aromatics, balanced acidity, and a clean finish that performs well across brewing styles.

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

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Thank you for your Vietnam

"Thank you for your Vietnam Robusta coffee..."

— ERIC G. (5/5)

Perfect morning brew

"Shipping was fast, and the rwandan ikawa exceeded expectations."

— Alex B. (5/5)

Q&A

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Questions, answered

The things people ask us most.

What does it taste like?

Bright, smooth, and complex, with berry, caramel, and dark chocolate, plus jasmine aromatics and a touch of cinnamon.

Which brew methods suit it best?

Pour over, espresso, and French press. Pour over highlights its fruit sweetness and balanced character.

Is it better black or with milk?

Equally enjoyable black, where its fruit and chocolate notes become more pronounced, and smooth enough to take a little milk.

Is this a good coffee for beginners?

Yes. It keeps some brightness and complexity while staying smooth, so it rewards curiosity without being difficult.

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