Burundi - CAFEX

Origin

• 🇧🇮 Burundi

Tasting notes

Character

• Funky
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Cafex Washing StationWashing stationA central mill where many smallholder farmers deliver cherry for processing. In Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda the station name (e.g. Idido) often identifies the coffee. is run by a dedicated committee of 200 experienced coffee growers. Founded in 2006 by a Belgian-Burundian couple, the project blends traditional farming on ancestral lands with modern, sustainable practices to support local communities. Since its inception, Cafex has supported regional farmers with harvest-season challenges and consistent, high-quality coffee processing. It ensures fair, stable prices, offering farmers a more secure livelihood. Gender inclusion is central to Cafex’s operations, with women playing key roles that boost household income and coffee traceability. A standout initiative is Cafex’s weekly payment program, providing farmers with regular income during harvest—unlike the months-long delays common elsewhere. This steady cash flow brings financial stability and helps families plan for the future. In the cup, this lot is expressive and layered: creamy notes of strawberry yoghurt lead into the delicate florals of oolong tea, rounded out by a gentle spice of nutmeg on the finish. We are excited to have CAFEX back as it is such a great example of a exceptionally well processed naturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. coffee.