Burundi Shikankoni Hill | Specialty Single Origin | Coffee Beans or Fresh Ground Coffee | Roasted in Cambridge

Burundi Shikankoni Hill

Tastes: Berries, Vanilla, Chocolate

Since gaining independence in 1962, Burundi has steadily emerged as a serious contender in the specialty coffee world. In recent years, rising and stabilised coffee prices in neighbouring Rwanda have helped shine a spotlight on Burundi’s unique potential.

This year, we selected two lots of the Bourbon variety from Shikankoni Hill – Lot 6 and Lot 7 – our favourites, both with standout clarity and complexity on the cupping table. Grown by smallholder farmers committed to producing exceptional coffee, these lots reflect the strength of a longstanding partnership with the Cafex Wet Mill and the Ikawa Nziza dry mill, Burundi’s first purpose-built facility designed specifically for processing microlots and championing specialty coffee production.

Through this collaboration, farmers at Shikankoni are not only improving coffee quality but also driving meaningful change in their communities – generating more income and supporting local development through their craft.

In the cup, this is a classic washed African profile with unexpected richness. A creamy vanilla sweetness wraps around bright, jammy berry acidity, oozing from the cup with every sip. The experience lingers with a long, chocolate-forward finish.