Tumba Natural

Natural Jackson Bourbon

Tumba Washing Station, Rwanda

Tumba sits at the head of a long valley surrounded by lush fields of tea tucked into the vale and patchwork crops, including coffee, rising up the sides of the mountains. During a stay at a nearby tea plantation, watching the cool fog rolling in each afternoon, it became even more clear how the quality is so high here. Venuste employs a strategy of rewarding quality and investing in people to continually motivate and enable sustainability in the growers he works with. As a former school teacher, his roots run deep in the community of Tumba, and the dedication he has towards his neighbors and friends is evident in this cup quality.

The Bourbon variant came from Mysore, India and made their way to Tanzania and Kenya, eventually leading to the Jackson variety. Now widespread in Rwanda, this natural version of Tumba Jackson Bourbon offers a brighter, bolder profile. The cherries are still floated to sort, but instead of macerating and removing the skin and pulp, these cherries are dried whole.

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Tasting Notes: Strawberry, Velvety Vanilla, and Succulent Apricot.

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