BURUNDI · MATONGO
Yagikawa Cooperative · Kayanza
Filter Roast

This filter-roasted coffee from northern Burundi is a beautifully clean and expressive example of Red Bourbon grown at altitude, offering clarity, brightness and gentle florals in the cup.

Produced in Matongo, Kayanza at 1,800 masl, this lot is grown by smallholder farmers whose plots are typically under one hectare. The coffee is delivered to the Rwiri washing station, located near the Rwandan border, where careful lot separation and processing ensure consistency and quality across each harvest.

The coffee is made from Red Bourbon and processed as a natural. Cherries are collected three times per week, then slowly dried on African raised beds for approximately three weeks, allowing sugars to develop gradually while preserving freshness and structure. This extended drying results in a cup that is expressive yet remarkably clean for a natural process.

Roasted specifically for filter brewing, this coffee delivers a light, tea-like body with vibrant aromatics and crisp acidity. Expect elegant notes of black tea and fresh lemon, supported by sweet blueberry and a juicy, refined finish. The profile is bright and lifted, with excellent balance and clarity from first sip to last.

This lot is produced by members of the Yagikawa Cooperative, founded in 2007 and one of Burundi’s oldest cooperatives. Yagikawa works with around 800 smallholder farmers across 12 neighbouring hills, playing a vital role in aggregating production and providing access to international markets. In Kirundi, the cooperative’s name means “Talk about coffee”—a fitting reflection of their commitment to quality, transparency and community.

A precise and elegant filter coffee, showcasing the vibrancy of Burundian terroir and the care of the producers behind it.