After several years of strict government control, the state partially relinquished control over the coffee trade, creating public and private coffee companies for processing and exporting coffee. The coffee sector has continued to move toward privatization since then, and the quality and reputation of Burundian coffee have steadily improved since 2009. Today, coffee is the number one export crop of this small nation and has played a significant role in stabilizing the country despite periods of civil unrest. In this respect, investing in Burundian coffee can make a significant difference to the quality of life for producers.
THE CAR WASH STATION
Today we find some washing stations in the province of Rumonge South, such as Ruvubu , producing some of the best natural coffees in Burundi.
The Ruvubu cooperative was created in 2013 and obtained organic certification in 2019, currently having 322 members
This station processes cherries from around 18 hills and does so individually to maintain the quality of each batch, preserving the unique flavors associated with the altitude, the soil of the area where they were planted, and the care given by the farmers who grow and harvest those plants.
THE GRAINS
Origin: Burundi, Rumonge South
Roast: Espresso
Car Wash Station: Ruvubu
Altitude: 1,731 meters above sea level
Variety: Bourbon
Benefit: Washing
Tasting notes: Floral aromas. Very sweet coffee with notes of flower honey and a subtle acidity reminiscent of nectarine. Velvety body with a very clean finish.
THE IMPORTER
Olam Specialty Coffee is a small company based in England, part of a much larger conglomerate. In Colombia, I met one of their green coffee buyers, and our relationship has been very fruitful ever since. Olam Specialty connects with producers and communities, offering premiums for purchasing quality coffee.
THE RECIPE
We offer these guidelines to help you develop a recipe, but keep in mind that it may vary depending on the machine, mill, and water you use.*
IN 18 grams of coffee
OUT 40 grams in a cup
Time of 26-29 seconds.
Coffee boiler temperature 92ºC,
Water pump pressure 7 bar
*La Marzocco, Linea PB
*Victoria Arduino Mythos One
*Osmosis water, 130 ppm
