BURUNDI CAMPAZI NATURAL PROCESS

A refined and balanced natural process coffee. Flavors of strawberry jam and honey.

FARM INFO

Region: Kayanza
Variety: Red Bourbon
Processing: Natural 
Altitude: 1800- 2200 masl

From our friends at Red Fox Coffee Merchants...

"Burundi is a small, landlocked nation in East Africa, bordered by Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Lake Tanganyika. Reaching the coffee heartland requires flying into Bujumbura, the capital and site of the country’s only paved airport. A two-hour drive from the capital leads to the town of Kayanza, reaching the farms of the Campazi community—located on the hill of the same name—requires an additional hour of travel over rugged dirt roads. Near the Kayanza area is located the Umoco washing station which acts as the region's processing backbone. Its name means “light” in Kirundi, Burundi’s official language. Producers typically deliver their coffee cherries to Umoco on foot, though some utilize bicycles or motorcycles. Coffee here is grown almost entirely in full sun, and because fertilizers are often cost-prohibitive, families supplement their income and diet with crops like bananas, maize, cassava, and beans. At the washing station, the coffee undergoes a specialized sundried fermentation process for seven days, after which it is bagged in parchment sacks for three to five days in a warehouse. Finally, the parchment is dried for 25 to 30 days on traditional African raised beds. These elevated structures allow for maximum airflow and even drying, which is critical for maintaining cup quality. These coffees thrive at exceptional altitudes ranging from 1,800 to 2,200 meters above sea level, rooted in rich red clay soils. The region borders the vast Kibira National Forest, where the dense canopy creates a microclimate of cooler temperatures and higher rainfall. Locals refer to this area as the “up country.” Beyond its agricultural value, the region holds deep historical significance as the burial ground for Burundi’s former kings, whose graves are marked by towering indigenous trees."

We roast coffee on Mondays and ship Tuesdays with USPS Priority. Local pickup is available as well.