Burundi, Gakenke

Summary

A sweet and balanced espresso from the Gakenke area in Kayanza province, Burundi. Grown by approximately 1,780 smallholder farmers on small family plots at 1500-1800 meters above sea level. The Red Bourbon variety is processed using the washed method: cherries are pulped, fermented in water for 10-12 hours, washed, and dried on raised African beds for 2-3 weeks. Flavour profile features apple, citrus, chocolate sweetness, and delicate floral complexity.

Details

Format

Bean

Roast profile

Espresso

Decaffeinated

No

Altitude

1500 - 1800 m.a.s.l

Variety

Red Bourbon

Notes

Chocolate, Floral, Apple

The roaster

Mia Coffee

MIA Coffee is a Czech-based coffee roastery that roasts its own specialty coffee beans alongside carrying the Italian brand Trucillo. They focus on quality esp…