Mango, Honey, and Turbinado Sugar
 
LIGHT  ROAST
 
Region: Kayanza Province
Cultivar:: Red Bourbon
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1500 - 1800 masl
 
Burundi Kayanza Gakenke is a striking example of what makes coffees from this origin so captivating—exceptionally clean and distinct, with a cup that is inherently sweet, balanced, and nuanced with savory undertones like golden raisin, chamomile, and sweet earth. At our lighter roast profile, this coffee sparkles with candied grapefruit, dried mango, honey, and turbinado sugar, all carried by a silky, soft body. 
 
Farm and Impact:
Built in 1991, Gakenke station has 2,685 registered farmer members, spread over 22 hills in Gatare commune, Kayanza province. These are organized in groups of 30 people, headed by a producer leader to facilitate communication and organization with the washing station. The farmers typically have an average of 250 trees. Each tree yields an average of 1.5 kilos of cherry so the average producer sells about 200 to 300 kilos of cherry annually.
 
The washing station participates in a number of farmer outreach and support projects including a livestock rearing project and a range of Farmer Hub projects centered on strengthening cooperatives and improving yields.