Burundi KAYANZA
Watermelon, Pineapple, Dry Raisin,
Chocolate Strawberry CakeMore than 3,500 smallholder coffee growers who live near Kayanza, Burundi deliver their coffee cherries to the Kibingo washing station. These producers are members of organized groups of about 30 people with one “farm leader” who acts as a spokesperson to communicate between the group and the washing station.
Hand-picked cherries are brought to Kibingo washing station where they are floated. Whole coffee cherries are placed into containers and introduced to the Cima yeast strain and allowed to ferment for 36 hours.
This year is very tricky for Burundi since the goverment wants to take 25% of the smallholders production and control the outpout of coffee. Threfore, many farmers are trying to be creative and increase their production and quality so they can contunue to survive under these conditions. This washing station guided by Eddy Nkanagu, Managing Director at Greenco developed several innovative processes to increase the flavor profile of the typical red bouron varital. We are super excited to support this project and Burundi small coffee holders by presnting this coffee