RWANDA // KANZU WASHED
WashedMedium-LightNorthscore 74
- Origin
- Nyamasheke, RW
- Producer
- Kanzu washing station
- Farm / Co-op
- —
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- 1800–2100 m
- Varietals
- bourbon
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 340g
- Bag price
- $23.00
- Price / oz
- $1.92/oz
- Brew
- —
As cupped
butterscotch · blood orange
Price and availability set by the roaster.
Batch roasted weekly · ships in ~2d
Roasted on a scheduled weekly rhythm. Very fresh if you order right after a roast day; less so near the end of the cycle.
“We roast for online shipping orders Monday-Thursday (except for major holidays).” source ↗
Northscore
Quality score with explicit source coverage. Methodology
74
Limited signal
Confidence45% coverage / 2 of 4 signals
Treat this as a directional read until more source families land. Coverage is signal availability, not cup quality; missing sources are dropped and the remaining weights are renormalized.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review
- 75/ 44% weightCommunity sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 70/ 56% weightSensory averageMean of acidity, body, sweetness, balance, cleanliness
Bonuses applied
- +2Sprudge press coverageThis roaster has been featured by Sprudge
Base weighted score: 72.2 + bonuses = 74
Sensory profileestimated
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Tasting flight
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Reference · About the varietal & origin
About Dogwood Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
Dogwood Coffee is widely recognized as a staple of the Minneapolis coffee scene, frequently cited alongside other prominent local roasters. Users generally view them as a reliable, high-quality option for espresso, with specific blends like 'Bear Hug' and 'Neon' appearing regularly in home-brewing discussions. While they are a go-to for locals, they are also noted by enthusiasts as a solid, accessible roaster for those dialing in new espresso equipment.
Minneapolis staplereliable espresso blendspopular local choiceaccessible for home espresso
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Press · Sprudge
- Dogwood & The Get Down Join Forces For The Sweet Renaissance Coffee Academy2025-04-11·sprudge
The Sweet Renaissance Coffee Academy is a non-profit “dedicated to increasing cultural representation behind the bar and beyond [by] providing training for aspiring baristas, mentorship, and business solutions for emerging roasters.”
On YouTube · Reviewers discussing Dogwood Coffee
YouTube reviewers have published 2 popular videos about Dogwood Coffee (7,409 combined views). Channels include Dogwood Coffee, Seattle Coffee Gear.