The most fruit-forward of the three Burundi coffees we have the pleasure of presenting, the Gishubi Hill coffee is definitely one for the most discerning and detail-oriented manual brewer types. We have loved this coffee most when some kind of a filter medium is involved in the brew.
Coffee from Burundi has a certain quality to it that is hard to describe. Everyone who drinks it really loves it. It's what you would wish all coffees had, a familiar and yet distinct "coffee" flavor. Approachable, yet wholly unique. Add the natural processing, we find some mango and plum coming through, followed by a nice black tea quality. Savory with a touch of sweetness, the coffee is an adventure across all temperatures.
In celebration of the 10 year anniversary of DISTRICT, we have brought in some of the coffees that were part of the origin story! The Long Miles Coffee Project was the first direct trade relationship we formed, back in the year of 2014. We have been missing coffees for Burundi for some time now, and are grateful to have them back!
Burundi is among one of the hardest regions to produce coffee in, yet the coffee that is produced there is among some of the most unique on earth. Long Miles Coffee Project has worked tirelessly since their inception in 2014 to coordinate with the many local farmers that are needed to produce the special micro-lot coffees that they offer. Through their "Coffee Scout" program they are able to provide education and resources to the local farmers—many of whom have very small plantations scattered across a broad terrain— in order to help them maximize quality and thereby be able to achieve the highest price for their hard work.
We're happy to present this coffee purchased with full transparency from the Long Miles Coffee Project with the logistical assistance of Osito coffee.
What We Taste: Dried apricot, molasses cookie, plum, black tea.
Process: Natural
Varietals: Local heirloom
Altitude: 1700-2100 masl
Roast Level: 1.5 (Scale of 1 being lightest to 5 being darkest)
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