Throughout April we’re shining a spotlight on Burundi by offering three exquisite coffees back-to-back-to-back. If you were around the shop this past week you may have already tried Gishubi. This week we’ve moved on to Gitwe, and we’ll be introducing the last of the trio, Gaharao, next week.

This trio of Burundi coffee represents three distinct hills in the Kayanza and Muramvya regions of Burundi. Over the last 10 years, coffee from Burundi has experienced significant improvement in quality, with intentional farming and processing practices spreading throughout coffee production. Gishubi, Gitwe and Garaho represent the very best of what Burundi has to offer, and we’re excited to offer these coffees in sequence.

Gishubi
Gishubi comes from the forest filled mountains of Kayanza with a native and diverse ecosystem (the healthiest habitat for growing coffee) coupled with some of the highest elevations found in East Africa. The high elevation and the cooler climate make for a wonderful coffee layered with juicy sweetness, complex florals and a lingering mouthfeel.

Gitwe
Gitwe, also from the Kayanza region, is a collection of award-winning producers. Gitwe, by contrast to our other Burundi offerings, is a lively, energizing coffee. Gitwe is reminiscent of a sunny day at the beach, with notes of blackberry, lemon and grapefruit, balanced with the taste of sweet caramel.

Gaharo
Garaho, which comes from Muramvya, is grown among an abundance of other crops, including tea plants. The name Gaharo translates to “we are full” in the native Kirundi language, referring to the beautiful cup with deep structure and comforting sweetness. Look for notes of orange, milk chocolate and plum in this rich and comfort-driven coffee.

Each will be featured as espresso (aside from Gishubi, which was fantastic last week) and available on the pour over menu and as retail bags for home brewing. They are expertly roasted by our friends at Madcap Coffee Co. Come and taste with us!

(photo credit: Madcap Coffee Co.)