Quaffee – Burundi Nyabiraba

Description

Burundi has gained prominence in the specialty coffee industry over the last decade. During this time the old processing practices have slowly started being replaced by the more modern methods their East Africa neighbours have had so much success with.

Necessary to realise is the government still has a lot of influence over the coffee industry. In particular, it is almost a law that only Bourbon is allowed to be planted. Jackson is a close relative to Bourbon and can be found; however, these two cultivars are dominant in Burundi coffee.

Smallholders that have small lots grow most of Burundi’s coffee. In general, these farmers contribute to a local washing or processing station. By and large, these stations are responsible for separating the coffees, by floating and hand sorting on the drying tables.