Burundi Cassien Nibaruta

COFFEE BIOGRAPHY

Cassien Nibaruta is the producer of this coffee. He runs the Murambi Washing Station in the Muramvya area near the Mubarazi river. The coffee processed at Murambi comes from the surrounding hillside villages ("collines"), with most farms situated around 2,000 meters above sea level and entirely planted in Bourbon varieties. While the station primarily produces fully washed coffee using the traditional Kenyan method, this natural process batch showcases the unique fruit-forward characteristics that natural processing can achieve.

A few years back, the station received a cash premium for their exported coffees, and mill owner Cassien Nibaruta invested in 450 goats that were distributed to farmers who work with the station. This program helps build an organic farming system while providing an additional revenue source for farmers, demonstrating Murambi's commitment to supporting their coffee-growing community.