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Burundi, Ninga Honey

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$12.5 $94 In stock

Category: Coffee Bags

Producer Long Miles Coffee
Farm/Mill Ninga Washing Station
Cultivar Red Bourbon
Process EF Honey
Location Kayanza Province, Giku Hill
Altitude
1,850 - 2,100 MASL
Harvest August 2024

 

Expect notes of Acacia Honey, Black Tea, Raspberry

Carbon negative coffee



Ninga washing station, situated in the remote coffee-growing region of Burundi’s Kayanza Province. Home to dedicated coffee farmers whose livelihoods depend on this crop. In partnership with the Long Miles Coffee Project, these farmers are empowered to implement sustainable practices that enhance both coffee quality and environmental protection. Founded by Ben and Kristy Carlson, Long Miles has a proven track record of improving the lives of thousands of Burundian coffee farmers through social, economic, and environmental initiatives. This coffee embodies the resilience of the Giku Hill community and their unwavering commitment to producing exceptional coffee

This lot is a extended fermentation (anaerobic) honey, however without any signs of excessive fermentation. Expect a very clean, silky and delicate coffee with notes of acacia honey, black tea akin to rooibos and chamomile with a raspberry acidity.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Adam C. ★★★★★

The fruitiness from the honey process is dialed in perfectly—sweet but with a clean, tea-like finish that makes it dangerously easy to brew another cup. The Red Bourbon at this altitude really shows off its complexity. This is the kind of bag I'm already sad about finishing.

Sophia ★★★★★

The honey process really comes through on this one—I’m tasting a sweetness that lingers even after the cup cools, and at 1,850 meters it’s got that bright, clean finish I look for. Brewed it as a pour-over and the Red Bourbon’s body felt smooth without being heavy. Definitely ordering another bag be

Madison M. ★★★★★

Every sip from my first brew of this Red Bourbon from the Ninga Washing Station felt like a small vacation—the honey process gives it a rounded sweetness that lingers nicely on the tongue. At 1,850 meters up, you can really taste that altitude in the bright, clean finish. Already ordered a second ba