Coffee Of The Month - Hot Cross Buns

WHAT’S BREWING THIS MONTH?

This April, we’re serving up a wonderfully lively and characterful filter coffee with Hot Cross Buns. Grown in Rwanda and roasted light to let its delicate complexity shine, this is a coffee for those who love a cup that feels bright, comforting and full of seasonal charm. Perfect for slow spring mornings, sunny afternoon brews and anyone who enjoys coffees with floral elegance, gentle fruit and a sweet, bakery-like finish.

Savour a cup bursting with vibrant, layered sweetness:
blueberry, lemon sugar and jasmine tea.

MORE ABOUT THE COFFEE

April brings us a coffee that feels beautifully suited to the season — bright, expressive and softly comforting all at once. A perfect fit for this month’s Coffee of the Month.

Our Coffee of the Month series gives us the opportunity to explore wonderfully diverse coffees from around the world while shining a light on the growers and communities behind each cup. For April’s edition, we’ve chosen a naturally processed coffee from Nyaruguru District, Rwanda, produced by smallholder farmers using deeply rooted, sustainable practices passed down through generations.

Many of these producers have inherited their farms from their families, learning through hands-on experience and continuing to refine their methods through training and collaboration with fellow farmers. Typically, three to six family members are involved in the day-to-day running of each farm, with additional seasonal workers supporting during harvest. There is a strong focus on quality throughout, from the careful selective handpicking of only ripe cherries to continued experimentation in cultivation and post-harvest processing to improve both yield and cup profile.

RWANDA - NYARUGURU DISTRICT

This coffee is grown with sustainability at its heart. Farmers use organic fertilisers made on-site from composted coffee pulp, animal manure, banana leaves and household waste, enriching the soil while reducing the need for chemical inputs. Coffee is grown beneath a diverse canopy of shade trees such as Grevillea, Albizia and banana, which help regulate temperature, prevent erosion and support biodiversity.

Thoughtful farming methods such as mulching, intercropping with beans, terracing and water management systems further protect the land, while agroforestry and reforestation efforts contribute to the long-term health of the surrounding ecosystem.

Quality control extends well beyond the farm through a strong culture of tasting and feedback. Farmers regularly cup their coffees, particularly during harvest, to better understand how processing choices affect flavour. Many have also taken part in cupping workshops led by exporters and agronomists, helping them strengthen their sensory skills and align with specialty coffee standards.

This combination of tradition, innovation and environmental stewardship results in a coffee that is not only expressive in the cup, but also responsibly and thoughtfully produced.

THE FLAVOUR PROFILE

Expect a bright and comforting cup filled with:

Blueberry - Lemon Sugar - Jasmine Tea

Think: a warm bakery just after a fresh batch has come out of the oven, with sweet blueberry notes, a citrusy lemon sugar lift and a delicate jasmine tea finish. Juicy, floral and gently nostalgic in all the right ways.

Brew up something delicious this April with a coffee that celebrates careful farming, seasonal comfort and a beautifully expressive cup profile.

HOW DOES COFFEE OF THE MONTH WORK?

We produce a brand spanking new coffee every month.
If you’re someone who thinks variety is the spice of life, this one’s for you.

Our Coffee of the Month series lets us spotlight incredible growers and communities while showcasing coffees that excite, inspire and bring something fresh to your cup.

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