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Bright citrus aromatic Burundi coffee flavor Taste characteristics of the region Variety introduction

Published: 2025-08-21 Author: World Gafei
Last Updated: 2025/08/21, Burundi is located south of the equator in central and eastern Africa. It borders Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, Congo to the west and Lake Tanganyika to the southwest. There are many plateaus and mountains in the territory, most of which are composed of plateaus on the east side of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa. The average altitude of the country is 1600 meters, which is known as the mountain country. More than half of them are located on the famous Lake Tanganyika.

China Coffee Network Burundi is located in the 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". More than half of them are located on the famous Lake Lake Tanganyika. The capital is Bujumbura. The lakeside and river valleys in the west and the savanna climate in the east; the tropical mountain climate in the central and western regions. The annual average temperature is 20-24 ℃, with a maximum of 33 ℃. The heavy rainy season is from March to May, the light rainy season is from October to December, and the other months are dry season.

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 coffee bears a striking resemblance to neighboring Rwanda, where coffee from the two countries is often confused. Burundian coffee is mainly grown in bourbon, with traditional wet processing of coffee cherries. Its boutique coffee is characterized by elegant sweetness and bright citrus aromas. This batch belongs to bourbon species micro batch.

[Bulondi Champion processing Plant] is located at the Mardadi Peak of the Panjia processing Plant in Cabuye District, Cajun Province. It is very high above sea level and even has mountains over 2000 meters. The soil is fertile, earthy soil, and very good coffee grows. Burundi Coffee, which is recognized as the best coffee processing factory in Burundi, was introduced by Belgian colonists in 1930. Unfortunately, many of these farms are on the border with war-torn Rwanda, putting pressure on coffee production.

Coffee producing areas in Burundi:

Coffee in Burundi is now grown only on small farms. 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.

Features of Burundian coffee:

Burundi has the most diverse and successful coffee industry in the world, and has its own characteristics. Burundian coffee is fragrant and has excellent acidity.

Flavor: mellow taste, rich aroma, excellent acidity

Suggested baking method: medium to deep baking

★★: good

Burundian coffee market:

Most of Burundi's coffee products are exported to the United States, Germany, Finland and Japan.

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