Burundi Kayanza Province Natural Bourbon Specialty Coffee Beans: Varieties, Brand Recommendations, and Estate Guide

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Bourbon Coffee

Bourbon coffee (French: Café Bourbon) is a coffee produced from the Bourbon cultivar of Arabica coffee trees. Bourbon coffee was originally cultivated on Réunion Island, which was also called Bourbon Island (Île Bourbon) before 1789. It was later occupied by France, connecting it to the African continent and Latin America. Today, it remains one of the two most popular Arabica coffee production regions globally. Bourbon coffee is typically grown at altitudes ranging from 3,500 to 6,500 feet (1,062–1,972 meters).

Burundi Pour Over Brewing Method

Pour over Burundi coffee. 15g of coffee grounds, medium grind (Fujimaru ghost tooth blade #4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water and let it bloom for 27 seconds. Pour to 105g and stop. Wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to half, then continue pouring slowly until reaching 225g total. Discard the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio is 1:15, total extraction time is 2:00.

Product Information

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

Burundi Kayanza Kabuye Natural

Country: Burundi
Altitude: 1,750 meters
Region: Kayanza Kabuye
Roast Level: Medium roast
Processing Method: Natural

Burundi Coffee Region

Burundi is located in the south of the equator in east-central Africa. It borders Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, with Lake Tanganyika to the southwest. The country consists mainly of plateaus and mountains, mostly formed by the eastern plateau of the East African Rift Valley. The average altitude nationwide is 1,600 meters, earning it the name "Mountain Country." More than half of the country lies on the famous Lake Tanganyika. The capital is Bujumbura. The western lakeshore and valleys, as well as the eastern regions, have a tropical savanna climate, while the central-western region has a tropical mountain climate. The average annual temperature is 20-24°C, with highs reaching up to 33°C. March to May is the heavy rainy season, October to December is the light rainy season, and other months are dry seasons.

Burundi Coffee Characteristics

Burundi coffee bears striking similarities to its neighboring country 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 Burundi's specialty coffee are elegant sweetness and bright citrus aromatics. This particular batch belongs to the Bourbon variety micro-lot.

Variety: Bourbon
Processing Station: Panga Processing Station
Flavor Notes: Grape skin, orange wine, fermented fruit

Micro Lot Details

This batch is a natural processed Bourbon micro-lot from the Panga Processing Station in Maldati Peak, Kabuye area, Kayanza Province. The region has very high altitudes, with mountainous areas exceeding 2,000 meters above sea level. The soil is fertile and gravelly, making it ideal for coffee cultivation. It is recognized as the best coffee processing station in Burundi.

Burundi Coffee Industry

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 the conflict-prone Rwanda, which puts pressure on coffee production. Almost all coffee produced in Burundi consists of Arabica beans, with coffee trees in Ngozi planted at altitudes above 1,200 meters. Burundi coffee has a rich, aromatic flavor with excellent acidity, and most of its products are exported to the United States, Germany, Finland, and Japan.

Flavor Profile

Flavor Description: Rich aromas of raisins, blackberry jam, and ripe peaches. The front palate features sweet flavors of cranberry, citrus, and peach juice, while rich caramel and orange jam sweetness permeate the entire cup. The fermented wine-like notes from natural processing are particularly prominent, resembling orange wine or peach flavors, making it a truly distinctive Burundi specialty coffee.

Important Notice :

前街咖啡 FrontStreet Coffee has moved to new addredd:

FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473