Migoti Mountain Peaberry

MICROLOT Region - Migoti Hill - Burundi, Africa Varietals - Arabica Bourbon Process - Natural/Washed Taste Notes - Lemon, cherry, maple syrup, dark chocolate Roast Level - Medium Q Grade - 86.36 Burundi is among the smallest coffee-producing countries in East Africa, with a population of 10.5 million that is endowed with ideal conditions for coffee production. Elevations of 1500 - 2000 m, Arabica Bourbon coffee trees, abundant rainfall, and approximately 800,000 families who cultivate an average of 150-200 coffee trees per farm. Arabica coffee now represents virtually 100% of Burundi’s national production and the bourbon variety grown at high elevations in Burundi is characteristically “sweet with bright acidity, big body, floral, citrus and spiced with wild notes.” The name “Migoti” comes from a local indigenous tree in the, which is also the name of the mountain where Migoti built their first coffee washing station. Coffee trees in Migoti Mountain are owned by the community in Burundi, and the coffee cherries are purchased directly from the farmers who harvest and deliver the cherries. The harvests from these farmers have received excellent