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Burundi, Giku

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$22 $83 In stock

Category: Café

Productor Long Miles Coffee
Finca/Molino Estación de Lavado Ninga
Variedad

Bourbon

Proceso Lavado
Ubicación Provincia de Kayanza, Colina Giku
Altitud 1.850 - 2.100 m s. n. m.
Cosecha

2024

 

Notas de rosa, manzana roja y dulce de leche

Café carbono negativo



Giku Hill, una remota región cafetalera en la provincia de Kayanza, Burundi. Hogar de caficultores dedicados cuyo sustento depende de este cultivo. En colaboración con el Long Miles Coffee Project, estos agricultores reciben apoyo para implementar prácticas sostenibles que mejoran tanto la calidad del café como la protección del medio ambiente. Fundado por Ben y Kristy Carlson, Long Miles tiene un historial comprobado de mejorar la vida de miles de caficultores burundeses a través de iniciativas sociales, económicas y ambientales. Este café refleja la resiliencia de la comunidad de Giku Hill y su compromiso inquebrantable con la producción de un café excepcional.

Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Brian ★★★★★

The washed Bourbon from Giku Hill is incredibly clean and bright, and the high altitude really shows in its crisp acidity. I brewed it as a pour-over and the cup was so smooth it made my usual morning routine feel special. Definitely the best coffee I've had from Burundi this year.

Ava ★★★★★

Opened a bag expecting another generic washed coffee, but the altitude really shows here—it's bright and floral in a way I haven't tasted from the region before. The bourbon cultivar comes through with a clean, sweet finish that lasted minutes after each sip. Already ordering another batch while it'

William G. ★★★★★

The washed bourbon process gives it such a clean, bright cup, and you can really taste the care that went into harvesting at that altitude. I brewed it as a pour-over and the finish was ridiculously smooth, gone in a few days.