Burundi, the “land of a thousand hills,” offers ideal conditions for coffee:
⛰️ 1600m+ elevation
🌱 Bourbon and Jackson varietals
🌦️ Cool highland climate
Yet in 2021/22, production dropped 82% from the previous year.
Why?
Farmers earn almost nothing — most profits go to middlemen.
Trees are aging, but no money to replant.
Many are quitting coffee altogether.
Burundi coffee can taste like black tea, plum, and citrus zest when processed well — but the system is broken.
Unless buyers reach the source directly or invest in cooperatives, Burundi’s world-class coffee may quietly disappear.
Have you tasted coffee from Burundi before? What was your impression?
Username or Email Address
Password
Remember Me
.
.