Rwanda Muteteli Washed
In western Rwanda lies the Albertine Rift montane forests ecoregion with its abundant wildlife and Lake Kivu on the border with Congo. This region is generally not as hot as the east, providing excellent conditions for coffee cultivation. It is home to the Kanyege washing station, which receives coffee from approximately 1200 local smallholder farmers. Muteteli is therefore a regional blend, perfectly suited for a smooth espresso with a pleasant, sweet aftertaste.
Specialty coffee Rwanda Muteteli Washed is ideal for espresso.
- Basic information
- Customer reviews
- Recommended espresso recipe
Country of origin: Rwanda
Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019
Region: Kanyege CWS
Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019
Farm: 1 200 local smallholders
Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019
Altitude: 1 700 m a.s.l.
Ingredients: 100% whole bean coffee
Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019
Coffee variety: 100% Bourbon Arabica
Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019
Process: Washed – wet processing
Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019
Sourcing: Warehouse
Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019
Taste: mandarin, caramel, chocolate
Rwanda Muteteli Washed
Lever espresso machine
Brew ratio (dose, yield, time): The most commonly used ratio for espresso is 1:2 to 1:2,5 (coffee:water), with a time of approximately 20-25s
- Step 1: Weigh out the freshly ground coffee (e.g., 14g)
- Step 2: Pour the coffee into a clean, dry portafilter, distribute evenly, and tamp
- Step 3: Always flush hot water through the group head before and after extraction, insert the portafilter, and start extraction
- Step 3: "Run" the resulting cup extraction on a scale; if using 14g of coffee and a 1:2,5 brew ratio, the yield should be 35g in 20-25 seconds.
A quick tip in conclusion: If the espresso extracts too quickly, choose a finer grind. If the espresso extracts too slowly, choose a coarser grind instead. There is no one-size-fits-all recipe for espresso; every coffee requires a different approach. When dialing in the right recipe for your coffee, avoid changing all parameters at once (time, dose, yield). Always adjust only one variable at a time and observe the flavor changes.
Automatic coffee machine
Every automatic coffee machine has its own preset settings that you do not need to worry about. Usually, pressing a button is all it takes.
We recommend using filtered water, which will enhance the coffee's flavor by 100%
Moka pot / Bialetti
Preheat the water you will use in a kettle to avoid an unnecessarily long boiling process when brewing coffee
Use a slightly coarser grind than for espresso
- Step 1: Pour heated water into the bottom chamber of the moka pot just below the valve
- Step 2: Fill the filter basket completely with freshly ground coffee, do not tamp
- Step 3: Assemble all parts of the moka pot and place it over the heat
- Step 4: When you hear a gentle "gurgling" sound, the coffee is ready.
- Step 5: Cool the bottom chamber of the moka pot to stop the extraction process
A quick tip to conclude: Keeping your moka pot clean is essential; be sure to rinse it thoroughly after each brew. If residue builds up in the moka pot, it can impart an undesirable bitter taste to your coffee. If your coffee spluttered out too quickly, you likely brewed it over too high a heat. Lower the heat for a smooth extraction and a well-rounded, complex flavor. Enjoy:)




For me, as a beginner coffee enthusiast, this has been the most distinctive coffee in terms of flavor so far, even compared to selections from competing roasteries. I will definitely purchase more once I have tried the entire Goriffee range.
In my opinion, the tangerine notes were the most pronounced in the profile. It adds a very interesting flavor to the coffee, which was not entirely to my taste. However, to each their own—it is definitely worth trying!
Rwanda is a coffee precisely to my taste, featuring just the right level of acidity, and it performs excellently in an espresso machine.