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Brief History of Burundi Kayanza Province Natural Bourbon Specialty Coffee Bean Origins and Cultural Development

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Burundi has one of the world's most diverse and successful coffee industries, with its own unique characteristics. The country's coffee was introduced by Belgian colonizers in 1930 and is now grown only on small farms. Unfortunately, many of these farms are located in areas bordering the conflict-prone Rwanda, which puts pressure on coffee production. The coffee produced in Burundi is characterized by

Burundi Coffee: A World-Class Origin

Burundi has one of the world's most diverse and successful coffee industries, with its own unique characteristics. Coffee was introduced to the country in 1930 by Belgian colonists and is now grown only on small farms. Unfortunately, many of these farms are located in areas bordering conflict-ridden Rwanda, which puts pressure on coffee production. Nearly all coffee produced in Burundi is Arabica, with coffee trees in the Ngozi region growing at altitudes above 1,200 meters. Burundi coffee is known for its aromatic and rich flavor with excellent acidity, with most exports going to the United States, Germany, Finland, and Japan.

Flavor Profile

This coffee features rich aromas of raisins, blackberry jam, and ripe peaches. The front palate reveals sweet flavors of cranberry, citrus, and peach juices, while rich sweetness from caramel and orange jam permeates the entire cup. The fermented wine-like notes from natural processing are particularly prominent, reminiscent of orange wine or peach flavors—truly a distinctive Burundi specialty coffee.

Product Information

Manufacturer: FrontStreet Coffee
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Qianjie, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk coffee beans
Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans
Origin: Other
Roast Degree: Medium roast

Burundi Kayanza Kabuye Natural

Country: Burundi
Altitude: 1,750 meters
Region: Kayanza Kabuye
Roast Level: Medium roast
Processing: Natural
Variety: Bourbon
Processing Station: Panganya Processing Station
Flavor Notes: Grape skin, orange wine, fermented fruits

Geography and Climate

Burundi is located in east-central Africa, south of the equator. It borders Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, with the southwestern border along Lake Tanganyika. The country is characterized by highlands and mountains, mostly consisting of the eastern plateau of the East African Rift Valley, with an average elevation of 1,600 meters, earning it the name "Mountain Country." Over half of the country lies on the famous Lake Tanganyika. The capital is Bujumbura. The western lakeside and valley regions, as well as the eastern areas, have a tropical savanna climate, while the central-western region has a tropical highland climate. The average annual temperature ranges from 20-24°C, with highs reaching 33°C. March to May is the major rainy season, October to December is the minor rainy season, and other months are dry.

Coffee Characteristics

Burundi coffee shares remarkable similarities with its neighbor Rwanda, and coffees from these two countries are often confused. Burundi's coffee cultivation is dominated by Bourbon varieties, using traditional wet processing methods for coffee cherries. The main characteristics of its specialty coffee are elegant sweetness and bright citrus aromatics. This particular batch is a Bourbon micro-lot.

This batch is a natural-processed Bourbon micro-lot from the Panganya Processing Station in the Kabuye area of Kayanza Province. The region is at very high altitude, with mountainous areas exceeding 2,000 meters. The fertile, gravelly soil is ideal for coffee cultivation, and it is recognized as Burundi's finest coffee processing station.