Description

Region:  Nyabihu District, Rwanda
Variety: Red Bourbon
Altitude: 1850m
Process: Natural Anaerobic

Perched at 1,850 meters in the misty hills of Nyabihu, Shyira is the highest known coffee washing station in Rwanda – and one of the most inspiring. Since its founding in 2017, Shyira has been a symbol of elevation in every sense: elevation is altitude, quality, and community potential. Managed by Evariste Hagumimana, this station may be our smalles, but its impact is mighty. With cooler temperatures, rich volcanic soils, and high-altitude microclimates, Shyira produces coffees with bright acidity, floral aromatics, and complex fruit profiles – some liken it to a Kenyan cup, but uniquely Rwandan. Thanks to Muraho’s extensive seedling program and farmer support in this remote area, production here had tripled in recent years – a testament to how investment in people and place brings exceptional results. Beyond coffee, the view alone tells a story: waterfalls, the Gicice river, and the majestic volcanoes that are home to Rwanda’s mountain gorillas. Shyira is not just a station – it’s summit potential.