Ntwari II, Natural Bourbon - Burundi

Name: Ntwari II Region: Kayanza Province, Burundi Tasting Notes: yellow apple, fig, and dried pineapple Producers: small-scale women farmers Process: Natural Variety: Bourbon Altitude: 1,683 MASL Roast: Light

More: We’ve purchased a few coffees from JNP Coffee founder Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian because the quality is always superior.

In addition to her quality prerogatives, Jeanine also focuses specifically on increasing gender diversity within the Burundian coffee community. Jeanine is also the only woman majority shareholder of a larger Burundi coffee conglomerate and a role model not just in Burundi but also in the coffee community.

JNP works with organizations that focus on gender diversity and inclusivity in the region, such as the International Women’s Coffee Alliance Burundi Chapter. They also founded the nonprofit Burundi Friends International to educate youth, improve financial literacy, and create self-sustaining communities.

As for Ntwari II: Meet the woman behind this coffee. While her name will remain private to honor her wishes, her courage, leadership and vision deserve to be celebrated. 

It takes courage to enter the coffee business as a widow. In Kirundi, ntwari speaks to both courage and leadership—qualities embodied by the woman whose coffee carries this name.

Several years after her husband’s passing, she continued building her place in an industry largely led by men. She found her voice as a farmer, businesswoman, and leader, determined to grow a coffee business of her own.

Along the way, she connected with Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian and other women through JNP Coffee, joining a community of farmers who were learning, experimenting, and strengthening their approaches to specialty coffee. The knowledge and relationships she gained became part of her journey, adding to the work and determination she was already bringing to her farm and business.

Today, she is not only growing coffee—she is creating opportunities for other women. As her business grows, she is bringing young women alongside her, sharing what she has learned and helping create a path for those who will follow.

Ntwari coffee is grown in Muyinga, now part of Buhumuza Province, and processed at a women-owned wet mill.

This coffee honors her courage, her leadership, and the journey she continues to shape on her own terms.

We're excited to continue working with JNP and bring you all this beautiful natural coffee. We love it for its unique profile and its kaleidoscope of flavors.

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Bags are 12oz, 2lb, 5lb

Sourced from the Kayanza Province in Burundi, this Ntwari II lot represents the dedicated work of small-scale women farmers. The coffee features the Bourbon varietal, a plant historically celebrated for its balanced sweetness and complex acidity. By utilizing a natural process, the producers allow the coffee cherry to dry around the bean, a technique that often imparts a heavier body and intensified fruit-forward characteristics to the final cup. Roasted by Little Waves Coffee Roasters, this selection highlights distinct notes of yellow apple, fig, and dried pineapple. When evaluating these specific profiles, enthusiasts often consult the flavor wheel to better identify the nuanced layers inherent in such high-quality harvests. This particular offering provides a clear window into the unique terroir of the region, showcasing how traditional processing methods and careful cultivation can elevate the inherent qualities of the Bourbon plant.