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Burundian coffee

Fragrant, soft-tasting coffee from war-torn areas

Burundi has the most diverse and successful coffee industry in the world, and has its own characteristics. Coffee in this country was introduced by Belgian colonists in 1930 and is now grown only on small farms. Unfortunately, many of these farms are on the border with war-torn Rwanda, putting pressure on coffee production. Almost all coffee produced in Burundi is Arabian coffee beans, while coffee trees in Ngozi are planted at an altitude of more than 1200 meters. Burundian coffee has a rich aroma and excellent acidity, and most of its products are exported to the United States, Germany, Finland and Japan.

Burundian Gakenke processing plant coffee beans] Burundian coffee cultivation is high, the annual rainfall is moderate, and the volcanic soil is nutritious, which fully meets the conditions for the production of super high-quality coffee. Today, I would like to introduce to you the coffee beans processed by the Gakenke processing plant in northern Burundi, which is very unique, with a touch of jasmine, cherry and grapefruit flavor, rich and well-balanced acidity. Let's take a look at the choice of discerning eyes for coffee growers in the quality hall.

After more than a decade of civil war and political instability, Burundi is ready to change in response to the fast-changing global coffee market, the growth of the boutique coffee market has become a trend. Burundi has many conditions for producing high-quality boutique coffee.

Burundi

Burundi is a more and more important player in the arena of boutique coffee. It seems that because of this, it is easy to forget that most Burundian citizens live in dire straits: in 2013, the country ranked second in the global hunger index. Burundi is one of the smallest countries in Africa, with coffee grown all over the country. About 150 Jizhong washing stations, which are mostly government-owned (that is starting to change), are the focus of the country's coffee business, processing coffee collected from hundreds of small family farms. This mode of operation is largely untraceable and has caused concern, but the authorities are now vigilant and are taking measures to improve the flow of information from farmers to bakers. The bacterial disease "potato deficiency" from neighbouring Rwanda, which once severely damaged Burundi's coffee industry, now seems to be under control. The coffee flavors of Burundi and Rwanda are very similar.

Burundi

The Republic of Burundi is located south of the equator in east-central Africa. It is bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, Congo (Kinshasa) to the west, and Lake Tanganyika to the southwest. There are many plateaus and mountains in the territory, most of which are composed of the plateau on the east side of the East African Rift Valley, with an average elevation of 1600 meters above sea level, which is known as the "mountain country". There are many mountains in Burundi, and the suitable elevation and climate are very suitable for coffee cultivation.

Burundian economy and Coffee

Burundi's economy is riddled with holes as a result of a long civil war. Most of the country depends on farming for its livelihood, and the main foreign exchange earnings from exports are coffee and tea. Burundi has been committed to coffee production and value since the civil war in 1993 led to a sharp decline in coffee production. Campaigns to improve the quality of coffee to increase income have been ongoing.

Burundian coffee beans are mainly produced by a large number of small coffee farmers and are mostly concentrated around domestic processing plants. Wet treatment plants that do not use production areas will also have their own management integration units (referred to as SOGESTAL), which is basically the wet treatment plant management association. The main function of the association is to provide better hardware equipment in the region, thus contributing to the improvement of the quality of Burundian coffee in recent years. The best coffee in Burundi is washed and mostly belongs to bourbon.

Producing areas:

BUBANZA (Bubanza):

This area is located in the northwest of Burundi

Altitude: average 1350 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon, Jackson, Mibrizi and some new species of SL system

BUJUMBURA RURAL (Bujumbura)

Located in western Burundi

Altitude: average 1400 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon species, Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL system varieties

BURURI (Bururi):

This area is located in the southwest of Burundi and is home to three national parks.

Altitude: average 1550 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon species, Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL system varieties

CIBITOKE (Cibitokai):

It is located at the northwest tip of Burundi, adjacent to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Altitude: average 1450 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon species: Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL system varieties

GITEGA (Gitega):

The production area, located in central Burundi, is also home to two state-run dry treatment plants. The main task of the treatment field is to carry out the final treatment and quality management before export.

Altitude: average 1450 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon species: Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL system varieties

KARUZI (Karuzi):

Located west-central of Burundi.

Altitude: average 1600 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon species: Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL system varieties

KAYANZA (Kayanza province):

Located in the north, adjacent to Rwanda, it has the second highest density of wet treatment plants in the country.

Altitude: average 1700 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon species, Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL system varieties

KIRUNDO (Kilondo):

This area is located at the northern tip of Burundi.

Altitude: average 1500 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon species, Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL system varieties

MAKAMBA (Makamba)

One of the provinces in southern Burundi.

Altitude: average 1550 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon species, Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL system varieties

MURAMVYA (Mulamvia):

A small producing area in central Burundi

Altitude: average 1800 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon species, Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL system varieties

MUYINGA (Muyinga):

This area is located on the border between the northeast and Tanzania.

Altitude: average 1600 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon species, Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL system varieties

MWARO (Bujumbura):

Another small producing area in central Burundi.

Altitude; average 1700 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon species, Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL system varieties

NGOZI (Ngozi):

The most intensive coffee production area is located in northern Burundi, where 25% of the country's wet treatment plants are located.

Altitude: average 1650 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon species, Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL system varieties

RUTANA (Rutana):

Located in southern Burundi, west of Mount Kiziki. There is a wet treatment plant in the area.

Altitude: average 1550 m

Harvest time: April-July

Varieties: bourbon species, Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL system varieties

Coffee taste: high-quality coffee from Burundi has a complex berry flavor and a delicious juicy taste.

"Burundi" this is a sandwiched between Rwanda, the Republic of the Congo and Tanzania

A small African country between Niya. In the 1930s, the Belgian made coffee

The introduction of the country began the history of coffee cultivation in "Burundi". Since 1998

Since 2008, Burundi will produce coffee with "NGOMA Mild" this

A brand name to market. That is to say, they all have good Burundian coffee.

It's called "NGOMA Mild". But in fact, the flavor between them will still be

It's different.

I think the quality of Burundian coffee is generally good, sweet, palatable,

Clean-- but really need to find very good Burundian coffee, really.

It depends on luck--

In the basic beans of Sweet House, Burundian coffee has been served for a long time, but "boutique"

"Burundi" is introduced for the first time, and we are very lucky to find this one.

Coffee from the "Blair processing Plant"-in the dry aroma of ground powder, charred

The smell of sugar and flowers intertwined with each other is so pleasant. Add hot water

The wet aromas give off aromas of lemon and honey. Performance in a cup is an entrance.

It's sweet, balanced, bright, citrus, lemon, clear and clean, taste.

It's quite smooth, it's a bourbon variety, but you'll find it's the same as that of Central and South America.

The bourbon has a different flavor! In a word, there is little high quality cloth.

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