{"product_id":"cloud-candy-rwanda-anaerobic-natural-2023","title":"CLOUD CANDY: Rwanda Anaerobic Natural","description":"\u003cp class=\"ezsd-root\" data-ezsd-area=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dreamy coffee from Gasharu Coffee in Rwanda is fruit-forward with a mouthfeel that's reminiscent of cotton candy. The red bourbon varietal combined with the anaerobic natural process gives this coffee a creamy tropical fruit presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ezsd-root\" data-ezsd-area=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen we first cupped this coffee it reminded us of the ori\u003c\/span\u003eginal \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratesofcoffee.live\/products\/cloud-candy-dr-congo-bugarula-double-fermentation?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9ca4954c8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/piratesofcoffee.live\/products\/cloud-candy-dr-congo-bugarula-double-fermentation?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9ca4954c8\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eCloud Candy\u003c\/a\u003e from 2 years ago, but this version has more tropical fruit presence than the first iteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ezsd-root\" data-ezsd-area=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e Pineapple, Coconut, Cotton Candy, Papaya, Melon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup score\u003c\/strong\u003e:  89.00 ☕\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-ezsd-area=\"true\" class=\"ezsd-root\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coffee is produced by Gasharu Coffee who is our Direct Trade coffee partner in Rwanda. This is our 5th coffee from Gasharu (the 3rd coffee this year) and it's been exciting to see our relationship with our favourite Rwandan coffee producer evolve over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT GASHARU COFFEE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestin Rumenerangabo started Gasharu Coffee in 1976. He started young as a farmer and a buyer of cherries. Gasharu Coffee steadily turned into a family business over the years. With the help of his mother and wife Celestin started running the business with enhanced efficiency. Gasharu coffee started supporting schooling for children from coffee farming families. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/7856\/1693\/products\/gasharu8_480x480.png?v=1647375344\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/7856\/1693\/products\/gasharu8_480x480.png?v=1647375344\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentin Kimenyi is the current manager of Gasharu coffee taking over the business from his father Celestin Rumenerangabo. Today, they have 2 processing stations in Gasharu and Muhororo and are exporting beans to 1650 farmers daily. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee has been an important part of the community since the 1994 Tutsi genocide and Gasharu coffee has been an integral part of it. They have been focusing on making the highest quality coffee possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/7856\/1693\/products\/gasharu4_480x480.png?v=1647375344\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/7856\/1693\/products\/gasharu4_480x480.png?v=1647375344\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003eWith local businesses being taken over by large multinational companies, we are aware that we have to make Gasharu Coffee more resilient. We have improved our sourcing and processing methods, encouraging curiosity about innovative ideas to take coffee to the next level, producing naturals, honey and experiments\" says Valentin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT ANAEROBIC NATURAL PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce cherries are delivered, the workers at the washing station sort and float them in a tank to ensure consistent and good-density beans are separated from the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/7856\/1693\/products\/gasharu8_1ebdf046-3c69-4116-a311-5011f9b1ce3b_480x480.png?v=1679413595\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/7856\/1693\/products\/gasharu8_1ebdf046-3c69-4116-a311-5011f9b1ce3b_480x480.png?v=1679413595\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen they are put in another tank where they undergo a 60-hour anaerobic fermentation period after which they dry on raised African beds for 25 to 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTWORK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe original artwork on the coffee bag is called \"Black Magnolia\", and was created by Hamza Abdulbasit (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/virtualhamza\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/virtualhamza\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/virtualhamza\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/virtualhamza\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evirtualhamza\u003c\/a\u003e), an artist based in Ottawa, Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/7856\/1693\/files\/IMG-4288_480x480.png?v=1615907445\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/7856\/1693\/files\/IMG-4288_480x480.png?v=1615907445\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPARENCY REPORT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Single Origin from Rwanda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Region: Nyamasheke, Western Province\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Grade 1 Arabica Coffee Beans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Producer: Gasharu Coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Varietal: Red Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Process: Anaerobic Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Cup Score: 89.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ \u003c\/span\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePineapple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton Candy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePapaya \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☠️ Brew: Filter\/Espresso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☠️ Altitude: 1650 - 2100masl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest: August 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Roast: Light\/Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole Bean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pirates of Coffee","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":43773598859513,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":43773598892281,"sku":"","price":74.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/7856\/1693\/products\/Cloud_Candy_WhiteBG.png?v=1680636460","url":"https:\/\/piratesofcoffee.live\/products\/cloud-candy-rwanda-anaerobic-natural-2023","provider":"Pirates of Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}