Burundi Burunga - specialty coffee

Burundi Burunga hails from the southern part of the country, encompassing the areas of Bururi, Makamba, and Rumonge. Coffee trees grow on gentle hills descending towards Lake Tanganyika, at an altitude of 1,600–1,800 meters above sea level. Producer Muraho, who collaborates with local, small-scale family farms, is responsible for preparing this batch. The mineral-rich volcanic soils, regular rainfall, and mild climate favor the slow ripening of the Red Bourbon variety, prized for its natural sweetness, elegant acidity, and fruity character.

After harvest, the ripe berries are transported to a local processing station, where they undergo the classic Fully Washed process. First, they are carefully sorted and then de-pulped. The beans undergo controlled fermentation, are thoroughly washed, and dried to the appropriate moisture level. This method preserves the purity and clarity of the infusion, highlighting the juiciness of the blackberries and cherries, the sweetness of the figs, and the delicate, tea-like finish characteristic of this coffee. A good variety. Fertile soil. Ripe berries. And people who have known for generations the right time to harvest.