Burundi

Description

Bright & Sweet with notes of Black Berry and Grape

REGION - Kirundo and Muyinga Provinces

OWNER - Angele Ciza

PRODUCER TYPE - Privately Held Company, woman-owned

ALTITUDE - 1650-1700 meters

GENETIC VARIETIES - Primarily Bourbon

PROCESSING METHOD - Fully Washed

DRYING METHOD - Raised African Beds

We are excited to present an African Coffee, which is delightful and unique coffee offering from Burundi, brought to you exclusively through Kahawa Link Company (Kalico). This coffee, known as the "Queen of Coffee," is characterized by its bright and sweet flavor profile, featuring notes of blackberry and grape.  Kalico is owned and managed by Angele Ciza, a remarkable woman who is deeply passionate about coffee. She is dedicated to working closely with coffee growers to produce the highest quality coffee possible.

Washing Stations and Coffee Production

Angele and her team operate seven washing stations located in the Kirundo and Muyinga Provinces. These washing stations serve 1,000-3,000 small-scale farmers who primarily grow the bourbon varietal of coffee. The coffee production process involves:

• Wet fermentation for 12-18 hours
• A 1-hour soak
• A wash and pre-drying
• Sorting and drying on raised beds

Read their full story on our blog HERE