Burundi

Gahahe

A bright coffee with notes of dried fruit
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
59 Reviews
Sale price$24.00

Size: 12oz.
Grind Options

Whole Bean - For homes that have a grinder to grind fresh at home, the preferred method

Drip - (Medium-Coarse) Regular coffee machines and Keurig machines

Pourover - (Medium) For Hand Brewing pourover coffee -V60s, Kalitas, etc

Chemex - (Medium-Coarse) For brewing with a Chemex

French Press - (Coarse) For brewing with a French Press

Espresso - (Finest) For brewing espresso

Cold Brew - (Coarsest) For making cold brew

Grind: Whole Bean

Grind

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Every year we're impressed by Burundi's coffees. This is our sixth year buying coffee from Gahahe, a washing station in the heart of Kayanza Province serving over 1,700 farmers. 

This lot is an excellent rendering of flavors we've come to love in East Africa. Look for a warm and complex cup with immaculate clarity and layered sweetness—we taste cranberry, golden raisin, dried fig, honey, brown sugar, orange peel, and lovely, subtle florals.
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Roast Level:

Light

Tasting Notes:

Golden Raisin, Dried Fig, Honey

Process:

Washed



Coffee Specs

As a visitor to Gahahe, you'd be lucky to land in the city of Bujumbura in the hours just before sundown. The international airport lies in a sunbaked plain along the northern shore of Lake Tanganyika—from there, it's maybe two hours by car to Kayanza, where some of the country's best coffees are grown. In the rearview you'll see glimpses of the city, the lake, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the distance; on the dim roadside, frequent tiny junctions alive with commotion; and on the horizon, innumerable stars and galaxies. The reward is then to arrive at Gahahe, your surroundings pitchblack save for taillights carrying the last of the day's coffee deliveries. The washing station is just off the road, and seeing it at night is something magical...

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Burundi  - Gahahe
Burundi - Gahahe Sale priceFrom $24.00
Producers

1,740 small-scale producers

Regions

Gatara Commune, Kayanza Province

Variety

Red Bourbon

Process

Washed

Brightness

High

Elevation

1,800 masl




Photos from origin: Gatara Commune, Kayanza Province


BREW METHODS & PARAMETERS

V60 / Pourover

  • Coffee: 20g
  • Grind: Medium
  • Water:  320g
  • Ratio: 1:16
  • Brew Time: 2:40-3:20 min

Aeropress

  • Coffee: 13g
  • Grind: Medium
  • Water: 200g
  • Ratio: 1:15
  • Brew Time: 2:00 min

Chemex

  • Coffee: 50g
  • Grind: Medium - Coarse
  • Water: 750g
  • Ratio: 1:15
  • Brew Time: 4:00-5:00 min
Each year I like this coffee more and more. With a complex, honeyed cup, it's a perfect example of a Burundian coffee processed with the highest level of care.

Sam K. | Green Coffee Buyer


A bright coffee with notes of dried fruit
Variety: Red Bourbon

Reviews

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 59 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 50 Total 4 star reviews: 7 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
97%would recommend this product
Roast LevelRated 3.7 on a scale of 1 to 5
QualityRated 4.8 on a scale of 1 to 5
59 reviews
  • AN
    Audrey N.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Roast Level Preference(s) Medium-Light
    Pros High Quality, Fast Delivery
    Brewing Method Aeropress
    Additions Dairy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 minutes ago
    Delicious

    Fast shipping and high quality

    Roast LevelRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Partners Coffee
    13 seconds ago

    Hey Audrey, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying Burundi - Gahahe!

  • KK
    Konstantinos K.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Roast Level Preference(s) Medium-Dark
    Pros Fast Delivery, Easy To Use, High Quality, Versatile
    Brewing Method Espresso
    Additions Dairy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Super smooth single origin

    I only brew espresso, so I’m not usually a big fan of single origin because I find them a little too fruity until I tried this one. Medium light roast. Smooth yet complex flavor.

    Roast LevelRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Partners Coffee
    3 weeks ago

    Hey Konstantinos, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying Burundi - Gahahe!

  • TA
    Thomas A.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 65+
    Roast Level Preference(s) Medium, Medium-Light
    Pros Great Gift
    Brewing Method Drip
    Additions Alternative Milk
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Super coffee from Burundi

    Nit very good at describing coffee textures.

    Being from Africa , I liked the smell of this coffee.

    The aroma when preparing this coffee brought out a noticeable smell . Really liked this Burundi coffee.

    Would like to see your Buyer introduce us to further coffees from Africa - particularly if you can from other East African countries ( Kenya , Uganda and Tanzania ).

    Roast LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    QualityRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Partners Coffee
    1 month ago

    Hey Thomas, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying Burundi - Gahahe!

  • D
    Daniel
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    5 Stars

    Good quality beans. Well roasted.

  • TN
    THE N.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 55 - 64
    Roast Level Preference(s) Medium
    Pros High Quality
    Brewing Method Drip, V60 / Pour Over, French Press, Cold Brew
    Additions Alternative Milk
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    Any time, any temperature

    I have prepared Burundi in a French press, as a pour over, and cold brewed. It is a smooth and delicious coffee every time.

    Roast LevelRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Partners Coffee
    10 months ago

    Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying Burundi - Gahahe!

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