Gitwe

This coffee comes from many smallholder farmers from Gitwe Hill in the Kayanza province of Burundi, and is processed by the Long Miles coffee team at the Heza Washing Station.  In the cup, expect sweet stone fruit reminiscent of canned peaches or peach jam, a dried fruit sweetness, and a honey-like florality and body.  

Origin: Kayanza, Burundi Processing: Honey Varietal: Bourbon Elevation: 1900-2100 MASL Tasting Notes: Dried Fruit, Peach Jam, Honey

Importing Partner: Long Miles Coffee/Osito Coffee

Sourced from the Kayanza region of Burundi, the Gitwe lot represents a meticulous collaboration with Long Miles Coffee. This selection features the Bourbon varietal, a plant historically celebrated for its balanced sweetness and complex acidity. By utilizing a honey process, the producers have influenced the cup profile, which manifests as dried fruit, peach jam, and honey.

Honey-processed coffees often bridge the gap between the bright clarity of washed beans and the intense, fruit-forward character of natural-processed lots. Because the mucilage is left on the bean during drying, these coffees frequently exhibit a syrupy mouthfeel and heightened sweetness. To better understand how these specific descriptors align with broader sensory profiles, you may wish to consult the flavor wheel. This Gitwe offering highlights the unique terroir of high-altitude Burundi, showcasing the potential of traditional varietals when paired with precise post-harvest techniques.