Altitude
1800
Location
Burundi Mutambu Hill Anaerobic Natural | Filter Roast Nestled in the highlands of Mutambu Hill, this lot from Burundi showcases what makes East African coffees so captivating—clarity, structure, and layers of stone fruit sweetness. Processed using a gentle anaerobic natural method, this isn’t your typical funky ferment. Expect sweet peach notes, lifted by a citrus sparkle and softened by brown sugar warmth. The body is light, elegant, and tea-like, giving it a refreshing, clean finish that lingers just long enough. A standout filter for those who love brightness and balance, without sacrificing sweetness.
Cup Profile
sweet gentle balanced
Process
Anaerobic Natural
Varietal
Red Bourbon
DESCRIPTION
Burundi Mutambu Hill 1
Single Origin / Seasonal Coffee
Sweet peach, citrus and brown sugar warmth.
Burundi Mutambu Hill 1 comes from the highlands of the Mutambu commune in Bujumbura Province, where smallholder farmers bring cherries to the Migoti washing station. This lot is processed using a gentle anaerobic natural method that brings clarity and sweetness to the cup. The combination of rich volcanic soils, high altitude and careful handling gives this coffee a vibrant, expressive profile.
What does this coffee taste like?
Expect notes of sweet peach and soft brown sugar warmth throughout the cup. The body is medium and elegant, giving a clean, refreshing finish that lingers just long enough. This coffee feels balanced and juicy, with fruit character that is expressive yet smooth.
Coffee details
Origin: Burundi
Region: Mutambu, Bujumbura Province
Farm / Washing Station: Migoti Coffee
Altitude: 1800 masl
Process: Anaerobic Natural
Varietal: Red Bourbon
Grade: Specialty
Roasted by Gold Box Roastery.
About the coffee
This lot comes from the Migoti washing station in the Mutambu commune of Burundi’s Bujumbura region. Smallholder farmers cultivate Red Bourbon coffee at high elevations and bring their cherries to the station for processing. The anaerobic natural method used here helps develop sweetness, fruit clarity and a layered flavour profile, letting the coffee’s vibrant notes come through clearly.
Why we roast it
We roast Burundi Mutambu Hill 1 to highlight its bright fruit character, soft sweetness and lifted finish. It’s a coffee that shows both clarity and complexity, with notes that are expressive but balanced. This lot brings a lively, fruit-led energy to our seasonal single origin range and complements our lineup with its refreshing profile.
Brew it your way
Burundi Mutambu Hill 1 works beautifully in both espresso and filter. As espresso, it offers a clean fruit lift and gentle body, and as filter it delivers sweet, vibrant flavours with clarity and depth. Best suited for espresso and filter methods.