Fortitude 250g Bag of Gito - Rwanda (Natural) WHOLE BEANS
Fortitude is an Edinburgh based coffee roaster with three wonderful shops around the city. If you have visited them you may have spotted their collection of Studio Arhoj cups!
From Fortitude:
Returning to our roastery for a second year, “Gito” is a coffee we’re proud to continue championing—not only because it’s a delicious example of what Rwandan coffee has to offer, but also because of the positive impact it makes throughout the supply chain.
“Gito” means tiny in Kinyarwanda, referring to the size of the beans. In Rwanda—as in many other African coffee-producing countries—bean size traditionally determines both quality and price. Smaller beans, graded to a screen size of 13–14, are often considered less desirable and typically sold to the commodity market at lower prices. Yet these beans can be incredibly flavourful and hold significant value in the specialty market.
Through an innovative approach, Raw Material, in partnership with Muraho Trading Company, has been collecting these smaller lots from selected washing stations and processing them with the same care and attention as any specialty-grade coffee. The result: producers are able to earn more from a greater share of their harvest, increasing both their income and the sustainability of their work.
Specialty coffee is facing challenges—particularly in Rwanda—but rethinking traditional quality markers and reimagining the value chain are small but meaningful steps toward a more equitable and resilient coffee industry.
When I first tasted this year’s Gito, I was struck by its clean notes of raisins and tropical-like acidity—it practically sparkles on the tongue. Its texture is smooth, with a lingering sweet wine gum finish. It’s a coffee I find myself reaching for again and again—not just because of what it represents, but because I genuinely love drinking it. It’s vibrant, comforting, and quietly complex—the kind of cup that reminds me why I do this work.
Origin: Nyamasheke, Rwanda
Producer: Rugali, Kilimbi & Gesheke Washing Stations
Process: Natural
Variety: Red bourbon
Harvest: 2024
Details
- Size: 250g resealable bag
- Format: Whole Beans
- Process: Natural
- Flavours of Raisins, Papaya and Wine Gums
- Roasted in Edinburgh
Pickup available at 53 London Street
Usually ready in 2 hours
Fortitude 250g Bag of Gito - Rwanda (Natural) WHOLE BEANS
53 London Street
53 London Street
Edinburgh EH3 6LX
United Kingdom
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Delivery Prices:
- FREE 1-2 Day Delivery for all orders over £59
- FREE Click & Collect from the Edinburgh store
- £3.95 standard 1-2 Day Delivery
- £8.50 weekend delivery (order by 11am Friday)
Delivery Times:
We pack and ship orders daily. All orders placed before Midday (GMT) will be shipped the same day, or next working day if you place your order at the weekend.
For full details and FAQ see our Delivery & Shipping page
We have extended the standard returns policy from 14 days to a generous 60 days.
If your purchase does not meet your expectations simply let us know, and then return it to us unused and in its original condition and packaging, including any labels which must remain attached, within 60 days of receipt.
Please note that the conditions 'unused and in its original packaging, with labels attached' is a requirement of our returns policy, we will not accept returns that are returned in any other condition. We will then either exchange it or offer you a refund, whichever you prefer.
The cost of returning any item is at the Customer's own expense. The only exception to this is if the item is faulty or was sent by us in error.
For full details of how to complete a return or exchange, including exemptions, gifts and faulty or damaged goods please review the full Refund Policy.
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Delivery and Packaging
We pack and ship orders daily. All orders placed before Midday (GMT) will be shipped the same day on a next day service, or next working day if you place your order at the weekend.
For full details and FAQ see our Delivery & Shipping page
Yes, absolutely. At checkout you can choose the FREE option to click and collect from our physical shop in Edinburgh. Our address is Lifestory, 53 London Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6LX.
All orders are picked and carefully packed with a personal note from our Edinburgh store. We pride ourselves on recycling packaging and ensuring that even the most fragile pieces arrive safely and undamaged.
Read our Judge.me reviews here and our older Trustpilot reviews here to see what our customers say about our packing.
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We offer customers the chance to sign up to our newsletter to her about offers, special events and exclusives, for which we give you a discount off your first online order.
The discount needs to be used when the order is being placed online by the customer. It is not possible to use the discount in store (click and collect is available) and the discount cannot be applied retrospectively to an order already placed.
gift wrap and messages
Yes, we offer gift wrapping for a range of products. When selecting the product, tick the gift wrap option before adding to your basket.
Yes, if you've selected our gift wrapping service you can add a note to the recipient when you click the option.
You can select our gift wrapping service by ticking the box.
You can even choose your own Christmas or greetings card from our lovely selection and we will write your note on your chosen card for you.
(If you've not selected gift wrapping or a card you can still add a note in the cart and we will handwrite this for you on our comp clip and pop it into the order.)
gift vouchers
Yes, Gift Vouchers are a great way to give someone a Christmas Gift from Lifestory. Our vouchers work both in store and online for maximum convenience. They last for 12 months from date of purchase.
How it works:
1. Choose one gift voucher or combine to make the amount you desire e.g. £50 + £20 = £70
2. The gift vouchers will be delivered by email immediately and have a 12 month lifetime
3. The gift voucher is a 12 digit code which can be redeemed online/in-store
4. If you don't see your gift voucher email within 5 minutes please check your junk mail as it may have gone in there
returns and refunds
We have a 60 day policy for your convenience. Our full returns and refunds policy can be found at this link : Refund and Returns Policy