Facing civil war through out the 1990's and devastation of their economy, Burundi is an emerging player in specialty coffee. Taking note of neighboring Rwanda's success with coffee, Burundi-one of the world's poorest countries-began investing in coffee growing infrastructure in the 2000's. While still facing hardship and political unrest, Burundi is gaining attention among the world...
read more 's drinkers of quality coffee by presenting sparkling and complex cups that rival some of the best out there. This fully washed, screen 15 plus Burundi is grown by small holder farmers and processed at the Gomba Washing Station. Bordering Tanzania, the Gomba Washing Station is located in the Buhinyuza District in the Muyinga Province. The Gomba Washing Station employs a young agronomist who promotes 'good agricultural practices' (GAP) and runs a coffee nursery to supply new trees for the smallholder farmers in the region.

Coffee Review
95 pts Aroma: 9 Acidity:9 Body: 9 Flavor: 9 Aftertaste: 9

Blind Assessment: Richly sweet, delicately savory. Lilac, chocolate fudge, pomegranate, frankincense, honey in aroma and cup. Balanced, sweetly savory structure with bright, juicy acidity; buoyant, syrupy mouthfeel. The flavor-saturated finish is resonant with notes of lilac and pomegranate in the short and chocolate-toned frankincense in the long.

Bottom Line: One of the more impressive Burundis we’ve tested in some years: roundly sweet-toned and bright, crucially supported by a deep savory resonance.

Review by Kenneth Davids, Coffee Review, March 2018.

ROAST LEVEL (AGTRON):
52/78


Roast: Medium Light
Body: Syrupy
Acidity: Bright and Juicy
Notes: Lilac, Lime, Pomegranate, Honey

Farm: Gomba Washing Station Elevation: 1400-1600 meters Location: Buhinyuza District, Muyinga Province Varietal: Bourbon Process: Washed Click for more factoids.