Rwanda Ijabo 'Youth Project' Honey

The project provided land, seedlings, and skills to 20 young Rwandan farmers who named themselves the 'Ijabo' producer group. From their second ever harvest, this honey processed lot is super sweet and syrupy - perfect across metal filter methods. Your brew helps build a brighter future for these farmers. 

Expect: Candied Peel, Pear Drops, Medjool Date Enjoy: With or Without Milk  Process: Honey

This Rwanda Ijabo 'Youth Project' Honey from North Star Coffee Roasters showcases the sweetness characteristic of honey processing, where fruit mucilage remains in contact with beans during drying. The producer's chosen name signals investment in local community development alongside coffee cultivation.

North Star's tasting notes—Candied Peel, Pear Drops, Medjool Date—highlight the rounded sweetness and stone fruit character typical of this processing method. The combination suggests both bright acidity and deeper caramel undertones, creating a profile that balances complexity with approachability. The honey process allows these layered flavors to develop through controlled fermentation and extended drying.