Burundi - Kibingo (Honey)

Burundi at its best! Honey-like sweetness, super juicy, and herbal.

Producer and Region 

This coffee is processed at the Kibingo washing station (1,805 meters) located in the Kayanza province in Burundi. The washing station lies at 1,805 meters above sea level. The coffee is a selection from several smallholder farmers, which are mainly family businesses with 200 to 250 trees. Harvesting is done almost entirely by family members.

Processing

After picking the coffee cherries, they are strictly sorted to make sure the best cherries are collected. Within 6 hours after picking, the cherries are pulped but not washed. The coffee with remaining mucilage is then transported to the drying tables where it will dry slowly for 2-3 weeks. This is called the honey process.

During the drying process, the moisture level is carefully monitored, and any parchment with visual defects is removed.

Flavour

You can easily tell this coffee comes from Burundi, but the honey processing makes it sweeter than you might expect. It's sweet, slightly herbal, and very juicy.