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Category: Coffee

Producer Long Miles Coffee
Farm/Mill Ninga Washing Station
Cultivar

Bourbon
Process Washed
Location Kayanza Province, Giku Hill
Altitude 1,850 - 2,100 MASL
Harvest

2024

 

Expect notes of Rose, Red Apple and Fudge

Carbon negative coffee



Giku Hill, a remote coffee-growing region in Burundis Kayanza Province. Home to dedicated coffee farmers whose livelihoods depend on this crop. In partnership with the Long Miles Coffee Project, these farmers are empowered to implement sustainable practices that enhance both coffee quality and environmental protection. Founded by Ben and Kristy Carlson, Long Miles has a proven track record of improving the lives of thousands of Burundian coffee farmers through social, economic, and environmental initiatives. This coffee embodies the resilience of the Giku Hill community and their unwavering commitment to producing exceptional coffee. 

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Brian ★★★★★

The washed Bourbon from Giku Hill is incredibly clean and bright, and the high altitude really shows in its crisp acidity. I brewed it as a pour-over and the cup was so smooth it made my usual morning routine feel special. Definitely the best coffee I've had from Burundi this year.

Ava ★★★★★

Opened a bag expecting another generic washed coffee, but the altitude really shows here—it's bright and floral in a way I haven't tasted from the region before. The bourbon cultivar comes through with a clean, sweet finish that lasted minutes after each sip. Already ordering another batch while it'

William G. ★★★★★

The washed bourbon process gives it such a clean, bright cup, and you can really taste the care that went into harvesting at that altitude. I brewed it as a pour-over and the finish was ridiculously smooth, gone in a few days.

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