Turaco – Burundi

Pistachio • Cherry Jam • Merlot

Named after the brightly coloured bird spotted across Burundi, Turaco is a blend of microlots from the best washing stations in Ngozi province.

Burundi coffees are renowned for their intense fruitiness and sparkling acidity, which is elevated through anaerobic fermentation. This is a process where fresh cherries are sealed in an oxygen-free environment to enhance its bright, fruity character.

Our commitment to quality means sourcing coffee at its peak. This coffee is no longer available online. Keep an eye out for its next release!

Varietal

Bourbon

Process

Washed

Altitude

1650 - 2000m

Origin

Ngozi, Burundi

People & Place

Turaco, Various Smallholders

Named for the iconic, brightly colored bird spotted across Burundi, Turaco’s fully-washed lots are selected from the best washing stations throughout the Ngozi province. They show off a clean and balanced cup profile and include contributions from local producers with an average farm size of 0.3 hectares. Their microlots are comprised of coffees from many producers that express exquisite coffee from the region.

This coffee is proudly sourced through our friends at Cafe Imports – a leading advocate for Burundi specialty for the last 20 years who continue to discover microlots with plenty of “sparkle.”

The Land

Ngozi, Burundi

Ngozi is Burundi's second central coffee-producing region, located in the north-central portion of the country. The area is at 1650 masl or higher, and the temperature averages 22°C year-round.

Most producers grow several hundred trees on less than a hectare of land. The typical processing method in Burundi is similar to Kenya, with a “dry fermentation” of roughly 12 hours after de-pulping, followed by a soak of 12–14 hours in mountain water.

Brew Methods & Recommendations

Drip

Flavours of raspberry jam and merlot. Low-medium acidity, medium-high sweetness and smooth body.

Brewer: V60
Ratio: 1:16
Coffee: 20g
Water: 320ml
Brew Time: 3:15-3:30 minutes
Rest Period: 9 days

Espresso

Flavours of tart cherry and hops. High acidity, medium sweetness and syrupy body.

Ratio: 1:2.7
Coffee: 20g
Water: 54ml
Brew Time: 28 seconds
Rest Period: 15 days

Immersion

Flavours of papaya and sour cherry. High acidity, medium-high sweetness and juicy body.

Brewer: AeroPress
Ratio: 1:15
Coffee: 16g
Water: 240ml
Brew Time: 3-3:45 minutes
Rest Period: 7 days