Burundian coffee
micro lot
family: arabica Variety: Red Bourbon Process: Natural Producer: Salum Ramadan Shembati, Butaganzwa commune Region: Kayanza
Altitude: 1800 masl
In this coffee you will find notes of chocolate, almonds, tropical fruits with full body and medium acidity.
SCA score: 86.50
Salum is the only independent coffee farmer in Burundi, he is passionate about coffee and a born entrepreneur, he owns his own farm in Mbirizi , 4 washing stations ( Buzira, Shembati, Sehe and Butaganzwa) and also created a transport company to guarantee the quality of the coffee until it is delivered to the port for export. From its washing stations, it manages the processing of the micro plantations of more than 1,500 coffee growers who are encouraged to harvest the coffee cherries at their optimum point of ripeness, paying them a price significantly higher than the market price.
Coffee processed with the "Natural" technique, which implies that the drying is carried out with the entire fruit (Skin, pulp and mucilage), the drying time depends on the weather and must be rigorously monitored to avoid the appearance of defects in the process. grain that would damage the micro lot.
(*) From Libis café we recommend grinding the right amount of coffee before preparing it, so you can enjoy the drink at its best. That is why we only offer it in beans, but if you want it ground, leave us a note in the cart box and tell us your type of coffee maker.