Sun-Dried Burundi Flavor Profile Sun-Dried Burundi Coffee Characteristics

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This batch is a natural-processed Bourbon variety, micro-lot, from the Mardati Peak in the Panjia Processing Station, Kabuye area, Kayanza province. The altitude is extremely high, with mountainous areas exceeding 2000 meters. The fertile, gravelly soil is perfect for coffee cultivation, and it's recognized as Burundi's best coffee processing station.

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 near the war-torn Rwanda border, which puts pressure on coffee production. Almost all coffee produced in Burundi is Arabica, with coffee trees in Ngozi planted at altitudes above 1200 meters. Burundi's coffee has a rich, aromatic flavor with excellent acidity, and is mostly exported to the United States, Germany, Finland, and Japan.

Flavor Profile

The flavor description reveals rich aromas of raisins, blackberry jam, and ripe peaches. The front notes feature sweet flavors of cranberry, citrus, and peach juice, while the rich sweetness of caramel and orange jam fills the entire cup. The natural process fermentation creates prominent wine-like notes, reminiscent of orange wine or peach flavors, making it truly a distinctive Burundi specialty coffee.

Bourbon Coffee

Bourbon coffee (French: Café Bourbon) is coffee produced from the Arabica Bourbon cultivar. Bourbon coffee was originally cultivated in Réunion, which was called Bourbon Island (Île Bourbon) before 1789. It was later occupied by France to connect with the African continent and Latin America, and is now one of the two most popular Arabica coffee production regions globally. Bourbon coffee is typically grown at altitudes of 3500 to 6500 feet (1062–1972 meters).

Brewing Method

Hand-pour brewing for Burundi coffee: 15g of coffee, medium grind (Fuji RY grind setting 4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water, let it bloom for 27 seconds. Pour to 105g and pause, wait until the water level drops to half, then slowly pour until reaching 225g. Avoid the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio is 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Product Information

Brand: FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee)
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front 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
Elevation: 1750 meters
Region: Kayanza Kabuye
Roast Level: Medium roast
Processing Method: Natural process

About Burundi

Burundi is located in the eastern part of 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 region bordering Lake Tanganyika. The country consists mainly of plateaus and mountains, mostly formed by the eastern side of the East African Rift Valley highlands. The national average elevation is 1600 meters, earning it the name "Mountain Country." More than half of the country sits on the famous Lake Tanganyika. The capital is Bujumbura. The western lakeside 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 the dry season.

Burundi coffee shares striking similarities with its neighbor Rwanda, and coffee from these two countries is 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 batch belongs to the Bourbon variety micro-lot.

Variety: Bourbon
Processing Station: Panjia Processing Station
Flavor Notes: Grape skin, orange wine, fermented fruits

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