Rwanda Kilimbi Anaerobic

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2026 has been an amazing year for Rwandan coffees, and this is our absolute favorite to date. This anaerobic natural process delivers all kinds of citrus flavors like lime and tangerine with big berry, floral, and tart hibiscus notes--just a total fruit bomb. 

To achieve this flavor profile, the team at Kilimbi Coffee Washing Station seals whole coffee cherries in plastic tanks with a water-filled sheet to create an oxygen-free environment and ferment for 48 hours. Afterward, the cherries are carefully dried as a natural coffee over several weeks. It's absolutely worth the effort and if you like fruity coffees, you'll love this one.


Light roast

Understanding roast levels


Roast level affects both flavor and body. Here's what to expect from each.

Light

Best for: those that prize delicate flavors and a tea-like feel above intensity.

Light-Medium

Best for: those that enjoy juicy acidity and gently caramelized sugars.

Medium

Best for: those that enjoy caramelized sugars and a smooth cup.

Medium-Dark

Best for: those looking for classic coffee flavors with a kiss of roast.

Dark

Best for: those that love intense, smoky flavor and a full body above all else.

Trade Tip

Roasters don’t always agree on roast level — one roaster’s dark might look the same as another’s medium. We taste and assign every coffee our own roast level, so your matches stay consistent no matter who roasted them.

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Flavor profile

Funky and fruity with hints of

Floral

Berry

Citrus

Origin

Country Of Origin

Rwanda

Process

Experimental/Other, Natural/Dry Processed

Farm

Kilimbi Coffee Washing Station

Variety

Bourbon

Elevation

1650-1850m

Sub Region

Shores of Lake Kivu, Nyamasheke District, Rwanda

ABOUT THE ROASTER

8th and Roast

Nashville, TN
Partnered with Trade since 2024
Since 2009, 8th & Roast has been crafting exceptional coffee in Nashville. They build strong relationships with farmers to source the best beans and roast with care to bring out their full potential. It’s all about quality, freshness, and a commitment to doing coffee right.
Fun Fact
When developing their tasting notes, the folks at 8th & Roast like to bring in examples of their proposed notes to our cupping. This often turns into quite the interesting potluck.
5.0
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3 reviews
  • joshua s.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    21 seconds ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Wow

    This coffee was fire. Tart and citris forward. Amazing coffew. Medium grind, pourover 17 to 1

  • Katherine B.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso, Aeropress
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso, Aeropress
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Solid Anaerobic

    Really like this one. It says Sauvignon blanc on the label but reminds me of a beautiful cold climate Pinot noir with the cherry / red fruit notes and then an underlying earthiness.

  • William G.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Gorgeous

    Funky, floral, clean cup with the hario switch, would always recommend.