Burundi Specialty Coffee - Washed

BURUNDI

Many trees in Burundi are of the Red Bourbon variety. Due to the shrinking size of coffee plantations, rootstock aging is a very big problem in Burundi. Many farmers have trees that are over 50 years old, but with small plots to cultivate, it is difficult to justify taking trees out of production during the 3-4 years it will take new plantations to start producing. At the wash station, farmers can also obtain organic fertilizers derived from composted coffee pulp.

Despite the ubiquity of Burundi's coffee culture, each small coffee producer has a relatively small harvest. The average smallholder has approximately 250 trees, usually in their backyards. Each tree produces an average of 1.5 kilos of cherries, so the average producer sells around 200-300 kilos of cherries annually.

Gahahe in Kayanza province

More than 1,700 smallholders deliver their cherry at the Gahahe station. In season, the quality of its careful cultivation and ideal environmental conditions are preserved and enhanced by thorough processing. Expect an elevated take on the classic Burundi Profile all washed down with blackcurrant, florals and red berries.

Gahahe washing station is located in Gahahe in Kayanza province. The washing station is located at 1,805 meters above sea level. The station is equipped with 10 fermentation tanks, 4 cherry sorting tables, 2 soaking tanks and a drying field with 180 drying tables and 18 pre-drying tables, and can process up to 750 metric tons of cherry per station. .

This coffee of ours has an interesting acidity and a rich, full-bodied flavor with blackcurrant and berry notes that are perfectly balanced with a floral aroma and a crisp lemony finish. Burundian coffee is highly sought after by lovers who appreciate the bright acidity and unique character of African coffees. It usually has a very balanced acidity and palate and is often seen as a versatile coffee.

Notes :- it has an interesting acidity and a rich, full-bodied flavor with blackcurrant and berry notes that are perfectly balanced with a floral aroma and a crispy lemon finish.

Origin:- Burundi
Region:- Gahahe, Kayanza
Producer:- Smallholder farmers
Variety:- Red Bourbon
Altitude:- 1740m
Processing Method:- Washed
Harvests:- March-July

Preparation Suggestion (Brewing)

The Cup
It has an interesting acidity and a rich, full-bodied flavor with blackcurrant and berry notes that are perfectly balanced with a floral aroma and a crisp lemony finish.