Burundi Kibingo Honey Red Bourbon Espresso - Weight: 250 g

Coffees from Burundi are delicate yet sweet. The honey process used for this coffee has added a caramel-like sweetness.

Taste & Use

The honey process for Burundian coffees is a great example of how it enhances sweetness. Our Burundi Kibingo offers a medium body and a gentle caramel sweetness that blends beautifully with notes of peach and citrus. As an espresso, it is juicy, sweet, and round. If you enjoy expressive, sweet, and fruity espressos, this coffee will make you happy! We recommend a medium yield to emphasize its fullness and syrupy texture.

About the Region

This coffee comes from Kayanza Province in northern Burundi, where small family farms bring their harvest to the Kibingo Washing Station. The area sits at altitudes between 1,700 and 1,900 meters above sea level, and the name “Kibingo” refers to the reeds (kirundi “urubingo”) that help protect the riverbanks from erosion. Coffee cultivation in Burundi relies mainly on smallholder farmers — in this case, cherries from more than 3,500 farmers are used.

Equally important is that many local washing stations support their communities – Kibingo supports farm sustainability through projects such as the Farmgate Initiative’s Livestock Project.

About the Processing

This coffee was processed using the honey method. First, ripe cherries are pulped, leaving some mucilage on the bean. The beans with mucilage are then left to dry on raised drying tables. It is precisely this remaining mucilage that gives the coffee its sweeter and fuller character. During drying, the beans must be turned frequently to ensure even drying. They are also covered at night or during rain to prevent rewetting and contamination.