Burundi Burundi Champion Processing Station Kayanza Province Washed Bourbon Premium Coffee Beans Flavor Aroma

The Pangea Championship Washing Station is located in the Kabuye Zone of Kayanza Province, at Malgate Peak. With exceptionally high altitudes reaching over 2,000 meters, the region has fertile soil and gravel-rich terrain that is ideal for coffee cultivation. It is widely recognized as Burundi's finest coffee washing station.

Flavor Profile

Citrus acidity, lemon, orange, almond fragrance, aged tangerine notes, a clean and rounded balance with a long-lasting aftertaste.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Dazhen Coffee FrontStreet Coffee
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Ingredients: In-house roasted
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk coffee beans
Processing Degree: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Other/other
Roast Level: Medium roast

Coffee Details

Country: Burundi
Altitude: 1,750 meters
Region: Kayanza Kabuye
Roast Level: Medium roast
Processing Method: Traditional washed processing
Variety: Bourbon
Washing Station: Pangea Washing Station
Flavor Notes: Citrus acidity, lemon, orange, almond fragrance

About Burundi

Burundi lies in the eastern part of 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 Lake Tanganyika forming its southwestern border. The country is characterized by high plateaus and mountains, mostly the eastern plateau of the East African Rift Valley. With an average elevation of 1,600 meters nationwide, it is known as the "Mountain Country." More than half its territory lies along the famous Lake Tanganyika. The capital is Bujumbura. The western lakeside and valley regions, as well as the east, have a tropical savanna climate, while the central-western region has a tropical mountain climate. Average annual temperatures range from 20-24°C, reaching highs of up to 33°C. March to May is the heavy rainy season, October to December the light rainy season, and the other months make up the dry season.

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 cultivated on small farms. Unfortunately, many of these farms are located in areas bordering war-torn Rwanda, which puts pressure on coffee production. Almost all coffee produced in Burundi is Arabica, with coffee trees in the Ngozi region growing above 1,200 meters. Burundi's coffee is known for its rich, aromatic flavor and excellent acidity, with most exports going to the United States, Germany, Finland, and Japan.

Coffee Characteristics

Burundi coffee bears a striking resemblance to that of its neighbor Rwanda, and the coffees of the two countries are often confused. Burundi's coffee cultivation is predominantly Bourbon, using traditional washed processing methods for the cherries. The main characteristics of its specialty coffee are elegant sweetness and bright citrus aromatics. This particular batch belongs to the Bourbon variety micro-lot.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

If you enjoy the clean, bright character of a well-executed washed coffee, FrontStreet Coffee's washed selection is a good place to continue. The Kenya Little Tomato from Kenya's Thika region is grown at 1550-1750m from the classic SL28 and SL34 varieties and processed with Kenya's signature 72-hour double wash, which brings out cherry tomato and dark plum acidity with a full, juice-like body, mid-palate sweetness, pear and black plum notes, and a clean, long finish of brown sugar and green tea.

For a more floral, tea-like expression, the washed Yirgacheffe Gotiti Cooperative from the Gotiti village in the Woka area shows jasmine florals with bright citrus and lemon acidity; medium-light roasted, it adds green tea and honey tones and suits pour-over, cold brew, or espresso.