Burundi | Gisha | Red Bourbon | Natural | Espresso | 250g

Origin

• 🇧🇮 Burundi

Tasting notes

Character

• Funky
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Region: Ngozi Elevation: 1600 masl VarietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process.: Red BourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars. Process: 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. Notes: Black cherry, cacao nibs, mango, & strawberry About: The area of Gisha, and subsequently the 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., was given its name by King Bigayimpunzi, once the ruler of the Tangara commune. The beautiful palace he ruled from still sits atop a nearby hill and has been used since to house dignitaries who oversaw the administration of the region. Today the Gisha station receives and processes cherry from around 1750 local producers and pays far above the average price. The fertile land and meticulous processing is a winning combination, with the station placing 11 th in Cup of ExcellenceCup of Excellence (COE)A national competition and auction that identifies a country's best lots each year; winning 'COE' lots command dramatic price premiums. in 2019. This coffee is 4C, UTZ, and Rainforest Alliance certified.