Kigeri

Balance and clarity. Since 2019, Raw Material has been working in Burundi through the Izuba washing station and its export company, providing jobs, supporting farmers with resources, and funding local needs. Coffee delivered to Izuba comes from nearby hills including Kigeri. This washed Red Bourbon, grown at 1500-1700 masl in Runinya, reveals a tea-like character with notes of bright citrus fruits (lemon, Oolong tea, mandarin). Producers are local smallholders. Process: Washed. Harvest: July 2025.

Kigeri is a washed Red Bourbon from Runinya, Burundi, processed at the Izuba washing station and roasted by Dayglow. Sourced from elevations between 1500–1700 masl, this lot expresses the clarity typical of washed coffees—bright citrus notes of lemon and mandarin paired with a distinctive tea-like character reminiscent of Oolong. Red Bourbon's propensity for refined acidity and floral complexity aligns with these tasting impressions, creating a cup that leans toward delicate brightness rather than heavier body. The combination of terroir, varietal, and meticulous processing contributes to the tea-forward profile Dayglow has identified in this offering.