Kanzu Washing Station

The Kanzu washing station sources coffees from the Nyamasheke region within Rwanda's Western Province, operating at high altitudes between 1800 and 2100 meters. This geographic focus anchors a catalog presence represented across 14 total entries, with 9 roasters currently carrying their lots. \n\nThe varietal landscape is dominated by Bourbon, alongside mentions of Mbirizi, SL34, Red Bourbon, and other cultivars. Processing methods lean heavily toward the traditional washed approach, which accounts for 13 of the cataloged lots, alongside a single natural-process entry.\n\nRecent catalog examples illustrate this processing and varietal range. Backyard Beans Coffee and George Howell Coffee have featured washed offerings, while Sey Coffee has cataloged several distinct lots, including Kanzu Lot #26 and Lot #35, utilizing Bourbon, Mbirizi, SL34, and other varieties. \n\nAcross the index, coffees from Kanzu washing station record an average Cherrybook Index of 63.4. Their catalog footprint reflects a consistent focus on washed processing across multiple specialty roasters.