Red Gates • Rwanda • Seasonal Single Origin

Strawberry Laces | Sweet & Sour

Origin: Rwanda, Ngororero District, Kageyo Co-op
Varietal: Red Bourbon
Altitude: 20000 meters above sea level
Process: Natural

Red Gates is the name we give to our micro-lots sourced from Rwanda - the bean may change but we always try to highlight those extra-special flavours that come from this coffee producing region.

Roasted Light to place emphasis on the acidicty of these deeply sweet Rwandan beans. Souced from Kageyo co-operative where coffee cherries are merticulously sorted and dried on raised beds inspired by traditional African designs, optimising airflow for consistent drying - making for a sweet brew.

About the producer

Nestled in the fertile highlands near Lake Kivu in western Rwanda, Kageyo washing station sits among rolling hills where smallholder farmers grow coffee at altitudes ranging from 1,800 to 2,000 metres.

Kageyo has earned a reputation for excellence, winning multiple awards over the years. Its first major recognition came in 2010, when it secured 2nd place in Rwanda’s prestigious Cup of Excellence competition. The following year, the station went one better, taking 1st place—a remarkable achievement for the cooperative of farmers behind it.

These early successes for the cooperative became doubtful in the years following, but in stepped Rwanda Trading Company, established to help smallholder farms maintain their crops, enhance the quality and access larger markets. Even when RTC got involved, Kageyo were able to keep their status as a Cooperative and build their reputation and quality.

About the name

Named after the infamous party warehouse in Hackney Wick, Red Gates is a nod to the wild nights that once defined the area. The first Rwandan beans we roasted under this name had tasting notes of raspberry hubba bubba, which reminded us of people chewing their faces off at those all-nighters. These days, it’s more of a nod to a party in your mouth.

Based on Fish Island, Red Gates was legendary for its parties just a few years back, before Hackney Wick turned into a block of new builds. It's a little taste of that rebellious spirit in every cup.