Merry & Bright

Merry & Bright: Burundi Busambo Lot #10

This holiday season, we’re thrilled to feature another exceptional coffee from Burundi Seeds Specialty (BSS) and their UMOCO Washing Station. This standout lot from Busambo left an unforgettable impression on our cupping table.

Through an innovative land lease model, BSS has planted over 38,000 coffee trees while supporting neighboring smallholders impacted by the closure of a local station. Together, they process all cherries at the UMOCO Washing Station, fostering sustainability and excellence in every step.

Cultivated by 518 farmers from the Busambo community in Kayanza Province, this coffee truly shines. Their natural process involves drying coffee cherries on raised tables along with a unique 3–5 day yeast fermentation phase. 

The result? A vibrant coffee with notes of juicy peach, gummy candy, and a hint of ginger making it a cup that's as lively as it is comforting.

Flavor profile: Peach, Gummy Candy, Ginger

Varieties: Red Bourbon

Process: Natural

Fermentation Style: Yeast Development for 3-5 Days in Bags 

Drying Time: Sun Dried for 25-30 Day on Raised Tables

Altitude: 1800-2200 masl

Supplier/Importer: Homage Coffee Source