Introduction to Sun-Dried Burundi Coffee Regions - How to Brew Burundi Coffee

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Bourbon Coffee

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

FrontStreet Coffee Product Information

Manufacturer: 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 Degree: Roasted coffee beans Origin: Other/other Roast Level: Medium roast

Burundi Kayanza Kabuye Natural

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

Brewing Instructions

Hand-poured Burundi coffee. Use 15g of coffee, medium grind (Fuji ghost tooth blade grinder 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 drops to half, then slowly pour until reaching 225g. Avoid the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio is 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Burundi: Geography and Climate

Burundi is located in the south-central part of the African continent, 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 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 is 1,600 meters, earning it the name "land of mountains." Over half of the country lies 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; the central and western parts have a tropical mountain climate. The average annual temperature is 20-24°C, with highs reaching up to 33°C. March to May is the major rainy season, October to December is the minor rainy season, and other months are dry seasons.

Burundi Coffee Characteristics

Burundi coffee has striking similarities to its neighboring country 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.

Coffee Details

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

This batch is natural processed Bourbon, micro-lot, from the Pengeria Processing Station in the Kabuye area of Kayanza province, near Maldati Peak. The altitude is very high, with mountainous areas exceeding 2,000 meters. The soil is fertile and gravelly, very suitable for coffee cultivation, and it is recognized as the best coffee processing station in Burundi.

Burundi has one of the world's most diverse and successful coffee industries, with its own unique characteristics. Coffee was introduced to the country by Belgian colonists in 1930 and is now only grown on small farms. Unfortunately, many of these farms are located in areas bordering conflict-ridden Rwanda, which puts pressure on coffee production. Almost all coffee produced in Burundi is 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 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 notes feature sweet flavors of cranberry, citrus, and peach juice, while rich sweetness from caramel and orange jam fills the entire cup. The fermented wine-like aroma from natural processing is also prominent, with flavors reminiscent of orange wine or peaches - truly a distinctive Burundi specialty coffee.

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