Sunbird Sunrise Banana Honey Process

At the heart of Sunbird Coffee is a commitment to innovative farming practices that promote both quality and sustainability. Working with smallholder farmers in Rwanda, Sunbird Coffee prioritizes partnerships that benefit local economies and protect biodiversity. Their approach ensures that coffee remains a force for positive social and environmental change.

About the Coffee

Sunbird Sunrise Banana Honey Process is a truly special coffee that reflects its unique terroir and processing method. Grown in the nutrient-rich soils of the Nyamasheke-Gatare region, this coffee stands out with its honeyed sweetness, balanced with a hint of banana and tropical fruit. Its distinct flavor profile is a testament to the care taken in its production.

Processing

The honey process involves partially removing the coffee cherry’s skin but allowing the sticky mucilage to remain during drying. This method, combined with a unique banana fermentation technique, results in a naturally sweet cup with layers of complex fruity notes. The process preserves the coffee's natural sugars, enhancing its fruity and syrupy body.

Cup Profile

• Country of origin: Rwanda

• Farm/Farmer: Gasharu Washing Station

• Region: Nyamasheke-Gatare District, Western Province

• Variety: Red Bourbon

• Elevation: 1600-2100m

• Processing Method: Honey | Banana fermentation

Tasting notes: Banana, tropical fruits, honey