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More than 3,000 smallholder farmers deliver coffee to the Masha Washing Station in Kayanza, Burundi, where the average producer cultivates just a few hundred coffee trees on small family farms. Despite years of political instability and economic hardship, these farmers continue to rely on coffee as a vital source of income. In recent years, Burundi’s growing focus on quality-driven coffee production has helped highlight the extraordinary potential of the region.

This coffee is part of Masha’s microlot program, where exceptional lots are selected for their standout aroma, acidity, sweetness, and body. The result is a vibrant and expressive Burundi coffee that captures everything we love about the region’s profile: bright, clean, and layered with complexity.

In the cup, expect lively notes of guava, cantaloupe, caramel cinnamon roll, orange zest, and green peppercorn. The profile is zesty, floral, and lightly hoppy, combining the plush fruit character of a classic Kenya coffee with the citrus florals of Ethiopia and the fresh herbal sweetness often found in Rwanda coffees. It’s a deeply nuanced yet incredibly approachable cup.

JBC Coffee Roasters

Burundi Masha

Burundi Masha

Roasts and ships Monday thru Thursday.

Regular price $28.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $28.00 USD
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Characteristics

Roast

Light

Body

Jammy

Acidity

Winey

Notes

Guava, Melon, Caramel Cinnamon Roll

Farm

Several Smallholder Farms

Farmer

Smallholder Farmers

Elevation

1675 Masl

Varietal

Bourbon

Process

Washed, Died on Raised Beds

Location

Gatara, Kayanza Burundi

Story

Triangle Accent

More than 3,000 smallholder farmers deliver coffee to the Masha Washing Station in Kayanza, Burundi, where the average producer cultivates just a few hundred coffee trees on small family farms. Despite years of political instability and economic hardship, these farmers continue to rely on coffee as a vital source of income. In recent years, Burundi’s growing focus on quality-driven coffee production has helped highlight the extraordinary potential of the region.

This coffee is part of Masha’s microlot program, where exceptional lots are selected for their standout aroma, acidity, sweetness, and body. The result is a vibrant and expressive Burundi coffee that captures everything we love about the region’s profile: bright, clean, and layered with complexity.

In the cup, expect lively notes of guava, cantaloupe, caramel cinnamon roll, orange zest, and green peppercorn. The profile is zesty, floral, and lightly hoppy, combining the plush fruit character of a classic Kenya coffee with the citrus florals of Ethiopia and the fresh herbal sweetness often found in Rwanda coffees. It’s a deeply nuanced yet incredibly approachable cup.

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Established: 1994
Owners: Mike and Laura Johnson
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  • 2021, 2018, 2016 Good Food Awards Winner
  • 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 Golden Bean Awards!
  • Coffee Review Rated many coffees over 91+ scores.
  • 12 best coffee roasters in the U.S.~Forbes, Dec 2018
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Unparalleled quality, a human story, and sustainability – that’s our coffee philosophy.

Unparalleled quality. We won’t buy a coffee unless we know that it will inspire you.

A human story. Often times a producer’s story gets lost in the coffee supply chain. It’s our focus to provide a seed-to-cup experience, honoring everyone involved

Sustainability. We purchase coffees directly from producers and through brokers who share our goal of making coffee a sustainable commodity. Financially and environmentally, the coffees we purchase seek balance. Premiums paid for quality far exceed fair trade premiums and afford a more sustainable, honest model.

Combine our coffee philosophy and passion for exceptional coffees with our down-home Midwest hospitality and that, in a nutshell, is JBC Coffee Roasters. We can’t wait to share our coffee passion with you.