Shangi CWS Mutima Wi Shangi Micro Lot AA

Nestled in Rwanda’s misty Western Province, Shangi Washing Station sits at 1,786 meters above sea level, tucked into the lush, of Nyamasheke. The cool temperatures, consistent rainfall, and fertile volcanic soils create the perfect conditions for slow cherry maturation.

 What sets Shangi apart isn’t just its terroir, it’s the  passion and commitment farmers to deliver exceptional high quality out put guided by  quality precision at every stage of the cherry life journey to the cup

Shangi CWS processes coffee from local estate and smallholder farmers, many of whom have cultivated these hills for generations. Managed by Caferwa, the station goes beyond the bean by investing directly in farmer well-being. This includes:

Processing Excellence Awards

Shangi is renowned for winning Rwanda Cup of excellence  with presidential award to  Gishugi Caferwa  Shangi CWS.

Processing method:
This coffee is handpicked at peak ripeness , after harvesting, cherries are sorted by flotation to remove defects, then pulped the same day. Fermentation takes place without water for 8-12 hours, allowing natural enzymes to break down the mucilage. Once the mucilage loosens, the coffee is washed in graded channels, where further sorting happens by density. The parchment is pre-sorted by 60-80 women sorters in a single lot, this process is critical to ensure separation of unripped and insect damaged beans. The parchment is then raised on dry beds for a time period of 21-30 days, with regular turning and careful moisture monitoring to ensure even drying and preserve quality, throughout the process, lots remain segregated enhancing traceability and allowing for more distinct cup profiles per lot
This process delivers a clean, bright cup with clarity, sweetness, and structure true to its single farm origin.

About Shangi CWS
Region: Nyamasheke, Western Province, Rwanda
Manager: Jean Claude Nsabimana
Altitude: 1,786 above sea level
Producer: Shangi CWS & Local Smallholder Farmers
Cup Profile: Medium citric acidity, strawberry and citrus notes, clean cup, heavy body, complex aroma