This is our second year purchasing coffee from the Kibingo washing station, located in Kayanza—one of the world’s best coffee-growing regions. In the cup we find black tea, Key lime, and clove.
Field Blend
Kayanza
1,900 masl
April, 2024
Hand-picked at peak ripeness. Floated and hand-sorted to further remove defects. De-pulped on the day of harvest. Single dry-fermented for 12 hours. Rinsed in fresh water. Density graded. Dried on traditional African raised beds for 16-20 days until moisture content reaches 10.5%.
ABOUT KIBINGO
Kayanza is known for producing some of the world’s most distinctive coffees, and Kibingo consistently showcases the unique, terroir-driven profiles that define this region. Like most washing stations in Burundi, Kibingo receives coffee grown in small garden plots by local farmers. This results in coffees that are expressive, clean, and transparent. While working in Burundi presents unique challenges, it remains one of our favorite origins and one we are committed to supporting.
ABOUT THIS FIELD BLEND
Varieties in Burundi are not exactly straightforward. We know that Red Bourbon and Mibirizi are being cultivated; however, we don't know at what relative percentages. Based on the history of production in Burundi there is most likely some SL34 being grown as well.
Pricing Details
FARM GATE (USD; GREEN)
~4.00/KG
FOB
$10.79/KG
FOT
$11.84/KG
The cost of getting a coffee from cherry to beverage varies enormously depending on its place of origin and the location of its consumption. The inclusion of price transparency is a starting point to inform broader conversation around the true costs of production and the sustainability of specialty coffee as a whole.