This coffee comes to us from Masha Station, via our long-time exporter Greenco. The name Masha, named after the hill it sits on, comes from the Kirundi word amasho, meaning “herds of cattle.” Once known more for its cattle than coffee, the area was a historic crossroads for herders, where locals still greet each other with “gira amasho”—“owner of cows.” The station, built in 1989, serves smallholder farmers who blend coffee with food and cash crops to support their families.

The coffee is excellent. Prepare yourself for a delicate, floral pleasure, complemented by creamy dark chocolate with a hint of citrus.