A new coffee to us from father and son team - Alexis and Aime Gahizi. From Western Rwanda, this family built their own washing station in 2005 and finally reached financial stability with it in 2010. They have around 1800 farmers who supply them with cherry and have introduced bonus payment systems for those that bring them ripe and high quality cherries. Their increased involvement in the farming or production and processing has improved the coffee significantly. Prior to fermentation, washing and drying, the lots are separated and with a reliance on organic fertilisers and pesticides, the exceptional cup characteristics and high scores make it a perfect choice for the Root & Branch spring 2020 range. We have purposely held this coffee back for several months prior to releasing it as we find that a common trait with African coffees is that they really come into their own after a period of resting prior to roasting.