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Sourced through Omwani, this Burundi reflects both the quality of the Migoti washing station and the increasing complexity of working in origin. Recent export delays and logistical challenges across East Africa have made coffees from Burundi harder to secure, but the result is a standout lot that supports strong pricing for producers.
Bright apple notes and a tea-like delicacy give this coffee a refined character. Sweet marshmallow and cocoa powder add softness and balance to the finish.
Best brewed as a filter coffee to highlight its clarity and complexity. Use a slightly lower brew temperature to preserve its delicate sweetness and aromatics.
COUNTRY: Burundi
LOCATION: Rural Bujumbura
PRODUCER: Migoti – Bukanda Hill Lot 63
PROCESS: Washed
CULTIVAR: Red Bourbon
ALTITUDE: 1190 masl
HARVEST: March – June 2025
MORE ABOUT THE PRODUCER
This coffee was grown in Bururi Commune of the Mumirwa region, Burundi. 165 members of the Ibukikawa Cooperative contributed to the lot, including lead farmer Nyandwi Evariste.
After harvest, the cherries were processed by Ibukikawa at their Bukanda washing station. Here, cherries were left to ferment for one day, then pulped and washed. Next, the coffee was pre-dried on tables in the shade for 5 days, before being moved into the sun for full drying on raised beds for 3-4 weeks.
Migoti Coffee is a Burundian coffee producer based in the Mutambu Commune of Bujumbura Province, Burundi. Founded in 2015 by engineers Pontien Ntunzwenimana and Dan Brose, Migoti Coffee aims to improve the livelihoods of local coffee farmers by connecting them with international buyers and roasters through quality processing and transparent supply chains. The company operates two coffee washing stations nestled in the mountains of the Bujumbura Rural Province and works with a growing number of smallholder farmers to produce high-quality coffee.
