THE ORIGIN REPORT
Rwanda Butare Bagaragaza Deo
Elevation: 1700 MASL
Region: Narino
Producer: Butare Farm
Varietal: Nyamasheke
Process: Natural
The Story Behind the Coffee
This lot comes from Butare Farm, a 2-hectare coffee farm in Nyamasheke, West Rwanda, owned by Bagaragaza Deo. Since inheriting the land from his elders in 2006, Bagaragaza has carried forward a family tradition of coffee farming, inspired by the role models around him who cultivated the region’s most important crop.
Situated at 1540 MASL, Butare Farm is small in scale but big in reputation. Bagaragaza has earned recognition both locally and internationally: he was ranked 1st in his district for agricultural practices, his farm won the Cup of Excellence in 2015, and in 2019, he traveled to Colombia for advanced training in agricultural practices and crop intensification. His dedication to quality at origin lays the foundation for everything that follows.
What Makes This Coffee Unique
This lot is an anaerobic natural, a processing method that intensifies fruit-forward complexity while maintaining balance and structure in the cup. During fermentation, cherries are sealed in oxygen-free tanks, allowing vibrant, wine-like flavors and tropical sweetness to develop with clarity and intention.
From there, thoughtful roasting at Evermore brings those qualities fully into focus. This coffee was named a Good Food Award Finalist, a recognition that honors both responsible sourcing at origin and careful craftsmanship at the roastery. The result is a cup bursting with character: pineapple, lychee, and sangria, a lively, fruit-driven profile that reflects the collaboration between producer and roaster.
Why We Love It
Rwanda Butare is a coffee that feels both celebratory and refreshing. Its juicy tropical notes are reminiscent of a summer punchbowl, while its depth of flavor makes it a coffee to savor slowly. Being named a Good Food Award Finalist underscores what excites us most about this coffee: when exceptional farming and intentional roasting come together, the result is something truly special- full of energy, care, and undeniable character.
