Burundi
The densely populated east African state of Burundi borders Rwanda, Congo, Tanzania and lake Tanganyika. It is mountainous land with high plateau and a tropical climate. The economy is predominantly agricultural with roughly 90% of the population dependent on subsistence agriculture. Economic growth depends on coffee and tea exports, which account for 90% of foreign exchange earnings.
Following 15 years of conflict, a recent peace accord has ended the internal conflict and the economy is recovering already. Recent liberalisation of the coffee sector is allowing access to some excellent traceable fully washed arabicas.
Schluters in Burundi…
We actively participate in the weekly auction through a local firm with whom we have had a long association. We are able to offer the full gamut of quality, either on description, or against pre-auction stock-lot samples.
Type of coffee – Arabica, Robusta (smaller quantities)
Main Regions – Country wide
Marketing System – Direct Sale, Auction
Process – Washed, Fully Washed
Harvest Season – February – June (shipment July – January)
Port of Shipment – Dar es Salaam, Mombasa
Cupping Characteristics – Full bodied with bright acidity
