Ruvumu

Highlights

“This coffee comes from the hills outside Kayanza in Burundi, where getting to the farm is part of the story. After landing in Bujumbura, it takes hours on paved roads and rough dirt paths to reach the Ruvumu community. Most producers carry their coffee by foot to the Umoco washing station—Umoco means light—and it serves as a gathering point for smallholder farmers. Coffee grows high between 1,800 and 2,200 meters in red clay soils near Kibira National Forest. The elevation and cooler climate help develop clarity and structure in the cup. Cherries are processed using double fermentation before drying on raised beds for several weeks, bringing forth crisp cranberry acidity with lasting notes of fig and lemongrass.”