What are the flavor profiles of Burundi coffee beans? How much does a cup of Burundi coffee cost? Is Burundi coffee delicious?

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Burundi: The Mountain Kingdom of Coffee

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 the southwestern part bordering Lake Tanganyika. The country is predominantly composed of plateaus and mountains, mostly formed by the eastern plateau of the East African Rift Valley, with an average elevation of 1,600 meters nationwide, earning it the name "Mountain Kingdom." More than 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 maximum temperatures 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's Thriving Coffee Industry

Burundi has one of the world's most diverse and successful coffee industries, with its own unique characteristics. Burundi coffee beans were introduced by Belgian colonists in 1930 and are now only grown on small farms. Unfortunately, many of these farms are located in areas bordering war-torn Rwanda, which puts pressure on coffee production. Burundi produces almost exclusively Arabica coffee beans, while coffee trees in Ngozi are planted at elevations above 1,200 meters. Burundi coffee beans have a rich and aromatic flavor with excellent acidity, with most exports going to the United States, Germany, Finland, and Japan.

Similarities with Neighboring Rwanda

Burundi coffee beans share striking similarities with those of its neighboring country Rwanda, and the coffee produced by these two countries is often confused by people. Burundi 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 belongs to Bourbon variety micro-lots.

Burundi Championship Processing Station

The [Burundi Championship Processing Station] is located at Maldatify Peak in the Payenga Processing Station, Kabuye District, Kayanza Province. The elevation is extremely high, with mountainous areas exceeding 2,000 meters above sea level. The soil is fertile with gravelly soil texture, making it very suitable for coffee cultivation and recognized as the best coffee processing station in Burundi.

Bean Parameters

Country: Burundi

Elevation: 1,750 meters

Region: Kayanza Kabuye

Roast Level: Medium roast

Processing Method: Traditional wet processing

Variety: Bourbon

Processing Station: Payenga Processing Station

Flavor: Citrus acidity, lemon, orange, almond aroma

Flavor Profile: Citrus acidity, lemon, orange, almond aroma, aged citrus peel notes, clean, round, balanced with a long aftertaste.

FrontStreet Coffee Burundi Pour-over Reference

Using a V60 dripper, 15g of coffee grounds with 30g of water for a 35-second bloom,

Extract with water temperature of 89-90°C, 1:15 ratio, medium-fine grind (Fuji 4)

Second pour to 140ml, wait for water level to drop before slowly pouring more water,

Maintain even speed, water level should not be too high,

Final pour to 225ml and stop, extraction time 2:15 seconds

During brewing, it quickly brings out the enticing citrus aroma. After tasting, you'll experience citrus black tea notes and sugarcane flavors.

Burundi Coffee Bean Brand Recommendations

Burundi coffee beans roasted by FrontStreet Coffee offer excellent guarantees in both brand and quality. More importantly, they provide exceptional value for money - a 227-gram package costs only 85 yuan. Calculated at 15g per cup, one package can make 15 cups of coffee, with each cup costing less than 6 yuan. Compared to coffee shops that often charge dozens of yuan per cup, this is truly a conscientious recommendation.

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