Burundi Businde Washed

Description

Process: Washed Varietal: Bourbon Elevation: 1,750 Masl Washing Station: Businde Station Owner: Zuberi Matsitsi Website: https://www.higacoffee.com/ This distinctive washed process coffee originates from Masasu hill in Burundi's Kayanza district, where bourbon cherries from 650 small-holder families are delivered to Businde washing station at 1750m altitude. Under Zuberi Matsitsi's leadership since 2015, this traditional processing creates a clean, bright flavor profile. The process begins with rigorous cherry selection through floating and hand-sorting. Cherries are pulped to remove outer skin, then undergo Burundi's distinctive double fermentation - first dry, then underwater fermentation before being washed with clean mountain water. Beans are carefully arranged on African drying beds with consistent turning and protective covering during extreme weather. Businde demonstrates exceptional commitment to sustainability by distributing coffee pulp as compost, donating seedlings to increase future yields, and paying staff 60% above regional standards while offering farmers 20% more than local rates. After reaching 11.5% moisture content, coffee undergoes final processing at Ngozi Sivca mill before export.