90.42

Rank
1
Farmer/Rep.
Elias Rwiririza
Country
Rwanda
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
30
City
Muyongwe, Gakenke
Region
North
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Popcorn, lemon, cranberry, raspberry, jasmine, apricot, honeysuckle, white peach white tea, Fuji apple, blueberry, bergamot, crisp stone fruit, mandarin, ginger, elder flower, raspberry, jasmine, black tea
Acidity
Complex, bold, crisp, zingy
Other
Transparent, very sweet, clean, round, structured, refined
Processing system
Dry
Variety
Arabica
Farm Size
-
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1986.36
High bid
30.60
Total value
60782.62
High bidders
SAZA COFFEE (JAPAN)

90.13

Rank
2
Farmer/Rep.
Alexis Karemangingo
Country
Rwanda
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
31
City
Mahembe, Nyamasheke
Region
West
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Orange marmalade, floral, black currant, grapefruit, sweet lemon, perfume, cinnamon, honey, apricot, lemon zest, jasmine, peach, orange, cranberry, tree tomato
Acidity
Bright, zingy, malic, tangy, sparkling, complex
Other
Syrupy, juicy, creamy, very balanced, consistent
Processing system
Wet Process
Variety
Arabica
Farm Size
-
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2008.41
High bid
26.50
Total value
53222.86
High bidders
Starbucks Coffee Trading Company

89.89

Rank
3
Farmer/Rep.
Devotha Nyiramahoro
Country
Rwanda
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
27
City
Muhondo, Gakenke
Region
North
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Chocolate, honey, caramel, plum, choc malt balls, almond, raspberry, sugar cane, kiwi, mango, tangerine, black currant, orange blossom
Acidity
Bright, lively, tingly, apple
Other
Smooth, creamy, solid, effervescent, round
Processing system
Wet Process
Variety
Bourbón
Farm Size
-
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1779.13
High bid
18.50
Total value
32913.9
High bidders
Maruyama Coffee, Yamada Coffee, Uchida Coffee

89.58

Rank
4
Farmer/Rep.
Clauthilde Nyiraminani
Country
Rwanda
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
27
City
Maraba, Huye
Region
South
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Honeysuckle, almond, jasmine, caramel popcorn, nectarine, melon, orange tea, grapefruit, peony, vanilla
Acidity
Tartaric, bright
Other
Structured, velvety, soft, refined, long and sweet, perfumed
Processing system
Wet Process
Variety
Bourbón
Farm Size
-
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1754.88
High bid
7.00
Total value
12284.16
High bidders
Starbucks Coffee Trading Company

89.21

Rank
5
Farmer/Rep.
Epimaque Habyarimana
Country
Rwanda
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
31
City
Muyongwe, Gakenke
Region
North
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Floral, black grape, apricot, plum, grapefruit, jasmine, orange juice, honey, apple, cranberry, pineapple, nectarine
Acidity
Malic, bright, sparkling
Other
Extremely heavy body, smooth, lasting sweetness
Processing system
Dry
Variety
Arabica
Farm Size
-
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2028.25
High bid
7.88
Total value
15982.61
High bidders
Time's Club, Your Coffee, Tashiro Coffee, TOA Coffee (JAPAN) // Coffee Libre (KOREA)

89.05

Rank
6
Farmer/Rep.
Philippe Ntakirutimana
Country
Rwanda
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
30
City
Kigoma, Huye
Region
South
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Ruby red grapefruit, spicy cloves, jasmine, passion fruit, mandarin, lime lemon, black currant, cane sugar
Acidity
Citric, sparkly, tart, effervescent
Other
Structured, consistent, super clear
Processing system
Wet Process
Variety
Bourbón
Farm Size
-
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1798.97
High bid
7.90
Total value
14211.86
High bidders
Allegro Coffee Company

88.89

Rank
7
Farmer/Rep.
JMV Nkurikiyumukiza
Country
Rwanda
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
30
City
Simbi, Huye
Region
South
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Honey, floral, melon, caramel, avocado, raspberries, dark berries, plum, black currant, stone fruit, cherries, citrus, pineapple, peach, jasmine
Acidity
Malic, complex, snappy, bright
Other
Buttery body, smooth, refreshing, round, structured
Processing system
Wet Process
Variety
Bourbón
Farm Size
-
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1946.68
High bid
20.00
Total value
38933.6
High bidders
WATARU for SHRUB

88.37

Rank
8
Farmer/Rep.
Cyriaque Sibomana
Country
Rwanda
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
31
City
Mahembe, Nyamasheke
Region
West
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Earl grey tea, citrus, coriander, milk chocolate, lemon, key lime, mango, green apple, pear, raspberry
Acidity
Citric, tangy, tart, malic, passion fruit
Other
Long finish, silky body
Processing system
Wet Process
Variety
Bourbón
Farm Size
-
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2096.59
High bid
6.00
Total value
12579.54
High bidders
CHOI Coffee Roasters Company

87.34

Rank
9
Farmer/Rep.
Anastase Muhizi
Country
Rwanda
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
28
City
Nyabitekeri, Nyamasheke
Region
West
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Milk chocolate, marzipan, brown sugar, almond, toffee, mandarin, passion fruit, pear, grapefruit
Acidity
Citric
Other
Soft, creamy, heavy body, round
Farm Size
-
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1849.68
High bid
8.22
Total value
15204.37
High bidders
Starbucks Coffee Trading Company

86.92

Rank
10a
Farmer/Rep.
Hakizimana Venuste
Country
Rwanda
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
27
City
Mushubati, Rutsiro
Region
West
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Lemon, jasmine, floral, mint, roasted hazelnuts, French plum, hibiscus, milk chocolate, red grape, vanilla, honey, peach, lemon
Acidity
Tartaric, complex, vibrant
Other
Juicy, long finish, super sweet, balanced
Processing system
Dry
Variety
Arabica
Farm Size
-
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1739.45
High bid
6.00
Total value
10436.7
High bidders
NAGAHAMA COFFEE Inc., MAGNOLIA COFFEE ROASTERS