rwanda coffee

Archival Release #49 - Kanzu - 2020

Name: Archival Release #49 - Kanzu - 2020
Brand: Passenger / Necessary Coffee
Price: 22 USD
Availability: InStock

by passenger / necessary coffee · lancaster, usa

you'll taste stone fruit before hibiscus. this is archival release #49 - kanzu - 2020, a rwanda from passenger / necessary coffee.

stone fruithibiscusblack teatea-like

$22buy from passenger / necessary coffee

the bean

origin: rwanda
status: in stock

archival release #49 is a rwandan coffee from the kanzu region, roasted as a collaboration between passenger and necessary coffee. the 2020 harvest brings a tea-like character with stone fruit, hibiscus, and black tea running through the cup. it sits on the lighter, more delicate end of the flavour spectrum, making it well suited to brew methods that let those softer, floral qualities come through clearly. filter brewing, whether pour over or batch, will preserve the clarity and keep the hibiscus and stone fruit distinct rather than muddied. dial back water temperature slightly if bitterness creeps in.

common questions

What does Archival Release #49 - Kanzu - 2020 taste like?

expect stone fruit and hibiscus alongside a distinct black tea quality that gives the cup a clean, tea-like feel. the overall profile is delicate and floral rather than heavy or syrupy.

How is Archival Release #49 - Kanzu - 2020 grown and processed?

this coffee comes from the kanzu region of rwanda and is from the 2020 harvest. no additional processing details were provided beyond the origin.

How should I brew Archival Release #49 - Kanzu - 2020?

filter methods suit this coffee well, as they highlight the tea-like clarity and keep the hibiscus and stone fruit notes intact. avoid over-extraction by keeping your water temperature moderate and your grind on the coarser side of your usual filter setting.

about passenger / necessary coffee

lancaster has a quiet confidence when it comes to specialty coffee, more going on beneath the surface than most visitors expect. passenger, also trading as necessary coffee, sits on north plum street and has built the kind of following that takes real consistency to earn. locals don't just pass through, they come back, and that pattern says more than any single visit could. if you're spending time in lancaster, this is the address worth orienting your morning around. the roasting operation keeps the focus tight, sourcing and process treated as the actual work rather than the backdrop to it. the regulars here are not casual about their preferences, and the shop meets that expectation without fuss. finish your first visit with whatever's on the pour-over bar that week.

all coffee from passenger / necessary coffee

lancaster, usa

more from passenger / necessary coffee

Archival Release #47 - Santa Teresa Gesha - 2022

costa rica

Eradio Zurita - Wet Process - 2024

peru · washed

Archival Release #48 - Mario Moreno - 2019

honduras

Archival Release #51 - Mikuba - 2022

burundi

Archival Release #52 - Mullugeta Muntasha - 2024

ethiopia · washed

Archival Release #53 - Filadelpo Mejia Cup of Excellence - 2017

peru

is this your coffee?

claim passenger / necessary coffee free and you run this page, add photos, fix the details, and list every coffee you roast. claims go live within a few days. want it live now, pinned to the top of the listings with the gives-back paw? sponsor your roastery.

claim free see sponsor

keep reading, keep tasting.

the directory is yours to explore, and the passport is free.

join free

save the spots you find. build your coffee passport. follow roasters you rate.

browse cafes

filter by city, brew method, vibe, and nri score. 129,000+ indie cafes.

best of, city by city

curated guides to every major coffee city, ranked by merit, no paid placement.

find my brew

describe what you're craving, our ai matches you to the right cup.