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For such a small country, Burundi produces some of the most consistently delicious coffees of the year, with a distinct fruit-driven profile and a pointed, moreish acidity. This washed lot, for our subscribers, showcases the quintessential Burundian profile perfectly - we hope you enjoy.​

One of our favourite origins here in the roastery. Producers in Burundi, much like other African coffee growing countries, bring their freshly picked coffee to local mills for processing, keeping the quality consistent. A clean, aromatic coffee usually punctuated with rich berry notes.

We are committed to full economic transparency within our supply chain, ensuring every producer gets paid fairly for their harvests. We pay way above the market price for each coffee we buy and this is crucial in making sure that coffee remains a financially viable crop for producers for years to come.

In a similar manner to the way Raw Material works in Rwanda, they rely on the support of local partners in Burundi. These companies are ethically aligned, with the immediate goal of distributing profits more equitably to producers, and paying station staff well above the government set market rate.

Last year, almost none of the households around Izuba washing station had health insurance. In Burundi this season, Raw Material have focussed on ensuring all families delivering cherries to them receive full health insurance. This initiative was revealed as the most effective impact they could have from a long list of possible activities following interviews with the community.