Coffee producing area of Cayansa Province, Burundi introduces the history and current situation of coffee cultivation in Burundi.

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About Burundian coffee

Burundi is a small landlocked country in central Africa, located in the Great Rift Valley, bordering Tanzania, Congo and Rwanda. It is slightly smaller than Taiwan and has a large population, making it the second most densely populated area in Africa. The territory has great ups and downs, and in the southwest there is the famous Lake Tanganyika, which is the sixth largest and second deepest lake in the world and the second oldest lake in the world. Its ecological richness and diversity is amazing. The steep ridge rising from the east bank of Lake Tanganyika is the watershed between the two major rivers in Africa, the Nile River system and the Congo River system, known as the "Heart of Africa".

Coffee has not been grown in Burundi for a long time. Coffee trees were introduced by Belgian colonists in the 1930s and produced the most bourbon species. Coffee is the most important cash crop in Burundi. Burundians themselves do not have the tradition of drinking coffee and do not consume much, and almost all the coffee produced is exported; because the exporting countries have high requirements for coffee beans, they attach great importance to the quality of coffee beans, most of which have been properly graded, excellent quality, good taste and acidity.

The whole country of Burundi is mostly on the plateau above 1500m above sea level, and the border mountains adjacent to Rwanda are towering, with the highest peak reaching 2760m. Because of the ups and downs of the terrain, coffee beans are grown mainly in the form of small farmers, which is very similar to neighboring Rwanda, which also produces coffee. However, because of the continuous ethnic civil war in Burundi, which leads to economic poverty, it also has a great impact on the output and stability of coffee export.

In the 16th century, Burundi was ruled by a feudal dynasty, and after the 19th century it was invaded by Britain, Germany and Belgium. After a long period of trouble, it became independent in 1962. However, in the years that followed, it has been affected by military dictatorship, genocide, corruption and other effects, resulting in great damage to national strength. The civil war did not end until 2006.

Burundi and Rwanda joined the East African Community (EAC) originally formed by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda in June 2007. the five countries enjoy preferential customs union with each other and plan to merge into a unified federal state in 2015, with a common constitution, president, parliament and currency. It is expected that such a change will bring peace and stability to Burundi, which has been troubled for a century, when Burundi will have a more amazing performance in the performance of coffee beans.

(the picture shows the encouragement of Burundian tradition)

"TAMBOURTNAlRES" is a traditional dance in Burundi. In the history of Burundi, the drum was the symbol of the dynasty, and the drum was a kind of palace dance, which was performed at any major festival or welcome. Africans are already fond of playing drums, but the way Burundians play drums is unique compared with the rough, wild and tough style of some African countries. The performers are men, young and old, dressed in red-and-white or green-and-white national costumes of the same color as the Burundian flag, with a traditional drum on their head, beating drums and kicking their legs with an excellent sense of balance. Drummers perform in turn with different movements and brisk gestures, accompanied by shouting or singing. The rumble of the drum fully shows the happy, resolute and bold national character of the Burundian people.

Product name: Burundi Kayanza Kazosa N'Ikawa Station (Sweet Maira's)

Production area: Kayanza

Product type: Bourbon

Processing plant: Kazosa Nissan 39% Ikawa Station

Management: washing

Flavor description: milk chocolate, raisin caramel biscuits, scented tea, slightly fermented feeling, mango.