East Africa is well-known for producing high-quality coffee, and Burundi is no exception. You’ll find the small, mountainous country situated between Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Though the yield is small compared to other African countries, Burundi coffee farmers pay exceptional attention to detail. coffee cultivation in Burundi began in the 1930s when the Belgians brought the first arabica coffee plants to the region. Though some robusta varieties grow in the small country today, most of the plants there remain arabica. The Burundian coffee industry has had its fair share of struggles due to political instability, but thankfully, things are beginning to smooth out. Nowadays, a lot of families are involved in the farming of coffee there. These smallholders average around 250 trees each and, more often than not, produce other crops and livestock besides coffee beans, Burundian coffee tends to be sweet with bright acidity, big body, and citrus, blueberry, and “wild” notes.
Percentage of World Market 0.14%
Harvest February-June
Process: Washed
World Ranking as producer: 30th
Main Type: Arabica , Bourbon , Jackson, Mibirizi