Bean of the Month

Bean of the Month - November 2022 | Burundi Nyagashiha

Burundi Origin Profile

The Republic of Burundi is a relatively small landlocked country in East Africa, bordered by Rwanda,  Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The East African climate is ideal for coffee production, as coffee thrives in a hot, wet climate.  Burundi‘s high elevation and nitrogen-rich volcanic soil means Burundi has premium coffee growing conditions.

Tasting Notes - Burundi Nyagashiha Single Origin Coffee

Nyagashiha brings with it flavours of molasses, mango and blackcurrant. It has strong aromas of vanilla and chocolate, and overall is delcious.

The Crisp Acitity and Heavy Body are rounded out by a Dark Chocolate Aftertaste.

Supporting Sustainable Farmers in Need 

Burundi is one of the poorest nations on earth, deeply affected by past civil unrest and turmoil.

Coffee was introduced in the 1930’s by the Belgians and today is the country’s largest export. Coffee exports earn 90% of Burundi’s export revenue and employs 90% of the available labour force. The majority of coffee grown is Arabica along with small amounts of Robusta.

These special coffee producers are using coffee as a vehicle to a more equitable and sustainable future for their community as a whole - and we are proud to be supporting these special communities.

The Nyagashiha is a striking coffee, with excellent depth and strength, a fitting reflection of the big-hearted people who produced it.