Kafar - Burundi Kayanza Yandaro Fully Washed Filter 250 g

Country: Burundi

Region: Yandaro

Processing: Fully washed

Varietal: Red Bourbon

Cupping score: 87 / 100

Altitude : 1800 m a.s.l.

ABOUT THE COFFEE

Yandaro is located in the valley of the river of the same name, not far from the Kibira rainforest – a natural reservoir of water and nutrients for the surrounding crops. The station works with 2,341 smallholder farmers from 22 nearby hills. Each farmer owns on average around 250 trees. In Burundi, coffee is typically grown on micro-farms, often in small plots next to family homes.

The coffee cherries arrive at the station on the day of harvest, where they undergo water flotation sorting, hand selection, and classic washed processing. Fermentation in clean water lasts 10–12 hours, after which the coffee is thoroughly washed and dried on raised beds for 2–3 weeks. Each lot remains fully traceable.

The result in the cup is a clean, elegant profile typical of high-altitude Burundi coffees: red currant, vanilla, and black tea.

A sweet, clear coffee with a tea-like structure and juicy acidity. Ideal for pour-over brewing methods as well as a light, fruit-forward espresso.

Burundi remains one of Africa’s most underrated origins, and Yandaro shows exactly why it is increasingly appearing on the map of the world’s best specialty coffees.

Store in a cold and dry space.