Fugi Washed — Baho Coffee
Fugi Washed — Baho Coffee
| Notes: | Cherry, Pineapple, Root Beer |
| Origin: | Nyaruguru, Rwanda |
| Process: | Washed |
| Varietal: | Red Bourbon |
| Altitude: | 1550-1850masl |
| Sourced from: | Uhuru Coffee |
| Recommended Rest: | 4-6 Weeks |
In the cup
The cup opens with tart cherries carried by a soft acidity. As it cools, a sweet pineapple note emerges and grows more pronounced. A lingering root beer finish develops throughout. While we recommend a resting period of four to six weeks, the coffee can be enjoyed from week one onwards — though we suggest avoiding the period between weeks three and four.
About the bean
Located in Rwanda's Southern Province, Fugi is nestled between Nyungwe National Forest and the Burundi border. It's quickly becoming a standout in the Baho network, producing consistently excellent washed and natural lots, and has transformed into what Emmanuel Rusatira calls Baho's hub for innovation. Nearly 50% of Fugi's production during the 2021 season was alternatively processed — honey, natural, or experimental.
Fugi was built in 2013 and purchased by Emmanuel in 2016. Since then, he's dedicated the station solely to specialty-grade coffee. As Emmanuel's very first station, Fugi is a key part of the foundation Baho Coffee was built on. It's the third smallest in the Baho collection, sourcing cherries from around 950 smallholder farmers and producing 900 bags of exportable specialty-grade coffee each year.
A fully washed coffee that punches well above its weight.
