Burundi

Dorothy of Gaharo Hill in Burundi being served her very first cup of coffee by Lauren, General Manager of Long Miles Coffee Project. Dorothy delivers coffee cherries to Long Miles' Bukeye washing station.

Dorothy of Gaharo Hill in Burundi being served her very first cup of coffee by Lauren, General Manager of Long Miles Coffee Project. Dorothy delivers coffee cherries to Long Miles' Bukeye washing station.

 
 

delicious coffees, economic challenges
 

On the surface, Burundi is an unlikely candidate for a specialty coffee origin, given its enormous economic and political challenges. Two factors work in its favor: ideal climatic and agro-ecological conditions, and a few visionary pioneers. Our partners in Burundi are leading the movement to become a major supplier of specialty coffee.