85.75 Cupping Score

Explore the vibrant world of Burundian coffee through Migoti Coffee Company's remarkable fully washed Red Bourbon coffee. Bearing the name of the mountain where it thrives, Migoti's coffee washing station in Bujumbura Province benefits from an idyllic setting for coffee production, featuring high elevations, abundant rainfall, and a conducive climate for Arabica Bourbon coffee trees.

In Burundi, each farm averages around 150-200 coffee trees, signifying not just a means to revitalize the agrarian sector and bolster foreign exchange but also a poignant reflection of the country's cultural heritage. Bourbon coffee, cultivated at elevated locations, exudes distinct traits, characterized by its sweet, vibrant acidity, substantial body, and a delightful medley of floral, citrus, and wild spicy notes.

The fully washed Red Bourbon coffee from Migoti Washing Station encapsulates these defining characteristics and more. Infused with enchanting hints of apple juice, marshmallow, and orange zest, every sip unveils the rich tapestry of flavors unique to Burundi. This coffee is a blend of contributions from multiple smallholders, each imparting their individual variety and character to the final product.

Migoti Coffee Company operates as a community-driven enterprise, dedicated to empowering coffee farmers in Burundi. In 2016, they established a coffee washing station at Migoti Mountain, collaborating with industry experts to ensure technical expertise in producing top-quality green coffee. Directly purchasing coffee cherries from local farmers, Migoti processes and readies the beans for export at their station.

Across the last three coffee seasons, Migoti Mountain has yielded over 300 tons of green coffee, consistently earning exceptional cupping scores and securing its place among Burundi's finest specialty coffees. The success owes much to the commitment of the local team, including ten permanent staff and over 250 seasonal workers employed during the coffee season from March to June. Notably, a majority of these temporary workers are hardworking women who meticulously attend to the raised drying tables, ensuring the coffee attains peak quality.

Moreover, Migoti Coffee Company provides ongoing education to coffee farmers, enabling them to augment yields from their coffee trees by implementing best farming practices such as pruning, intercropping, using shade trees, green fertilizers, soil stabilization, and natural pest control.

By choosing this coffee, you're not just indulging in a delightful cup; you're also supporting a community of dedicated coffee farmers and workers. Migoti's direct purchase of coffee cherries from local farmers not only sustains livelihoods but also provides employment to over 250 individuals during the coffee season, fostering economic stability and empowerment within the community.

Origin: Burundi

Region: Bujumbura

Altitude: 1500 - 1700 m.a.s.l

Varietal: Bourbon

Processing: Washed

Flavours: Apple Juice, Marshmallow and Orange Zest