We're thrilled to bring back one of our all-time favorite coffees for this week's release! Kilimbi hydro honey has been a beloved staple on the Rosso menu since its initial debut in 2017. The processing method employed for this coffee originated as an experimental endeavor, aiming to merge the sweetness and bold flavors found in natural process coffees with the clean, crisp acidity of washed coffees. Year after year, the results have been nothing short of remarkable. In this year's harvest, prepare to be enchanted by the fresh grape flavor intertwined with the delightful sticky sweetness of iced tea and date syrup.

Inspired by our exploration and knowledge gained from the world of wine, we stumbled upon a processing technique utilized in Northern Italy called Appassimento. This technique involves drying grapes before pressing them, intensifying the sweetness in the resulting wine. Drawing inspiration from this, we set out to achieve a similar effect in coffee. Our journey began with the coffee undergoing a natural process, followed by hydration and removal of the cherry, culminating in a transition to a washed coffee process. Our goal was to create a coffee that beautifully amalgamates the best aspects of both processing techniques. We're incredibly pleased with our progress in experimenting with this method and are excited to continue refining it in collaboration with the dedicated team at Kilimbi.

Kilimbi, a forward-thinking mill in Rwanda, was established in 2016 with an unwavering focus on producing the utmost quality coffee. Working closely with 463 farmers who deliver their coffee cherries from the surrounding lands, the Kilimbi team implements a meticulous sorting process at their stations. Ripe and clean cherries are separated from under-ripe, over-ripe, and defective ones, ensuring only the finest cherries make their way into the production. Through education initiatives and providing higher premiums per pound of cherry, Kilimbi and MTCo aim to continually enhance the quality of their coffee with each passing year.