Burundi Ngozi — Small Farms, Exceptional Cup
Burundi has long been overlooked in favour of its East African neighbours. That's changing — and this coffee is a good reason why. All producers delivering to the Nemba washing station are smallholders farming near the Kibila forest at around 1,700 metres. The average farmer tends roughly 250 trees — often growing right in their backyard — yielding 200 to 300 kilos of cherry each season. Small in scale. Remarkable in cup.
The Geisha variety, grown at 1,600 m and above and processed naturally, gives this lot a clarity and floral complexity that punches well above its quiet origin story.
What's in the Cup
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Tasting notes: Apple · Citrus · Dark Chocolate · Brown Sugar
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Process: Natural — dried whole cherry, adding depth, sweetness and a velvety body
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Roast: Omni — roasted to work beautifully across both espresso and filter
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Elevation: 1,600 m+ · Cup Score: 86
How to Brew It
As a filter, the natural process opens up into a fruit-forward, almost tea-like cup — clean and layered, ideal for a V60 or Chemex. As espresso, expect a thick, sweet shot with a deep chocolate base and bright citrus top note. Its Omni roast profile means it adapts readily to whichever method you prefer.
Choose Your Grind
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Whole Beans — freshest flavour, grind just before brewing
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Ground for Espresso (Fine) — ready for your espresso machine or Moka pot
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Ground for AeroPress (Medium) — versatile; works for AeroPress and pour-over
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Ground for Filter (Coarse) — ideal for V60, Chemex, or batch brew
