Burundi Masha, Natural

Masha Station is a coffee cherry collection site located in Gatara Commune, Kayanza, Burundi's northern province that borders neighboring Rwanda. The washing station acts as a central delivery site for a few thousand small holder famers who occupy the hills surrounding Masha. The name comes from the Kirundi word "amasho" that means "herds of cattle". That makes sense seeing that cattle herding just might rival coffee farming in the Masha region! Farmers grow mostly older bourbon types, the original coffee cultivar introduced to the area in the 1930s by Catholic monks traveling from the island of Reunion. Masha coffee washing station ("CWS") sits at just under 1700 meters above sea level, and many of the farmers have coffee planted much higher than this. They've been around since 1989, and in 2012 were top placement in Burundi Cup of Excellence competition, no small task.

When ground this coffee has an aroma of dried red berries and chocolate wafers. Initially the cup offers up bittersweet cocoa from the roast intensity, which then gives way to a delicious and creamy body like chocolate malt. Deep blackberry notes persist throughout with muted acidity and earthy sweetness. Burundi Masha does well with a standard auto drip or french press, but also is served well by pour-over methods. After a few days of rest it also makes a rich and syrupy espresso.

WHAT WE TASTE: Chocolate Malt | Blackberry | Rich

BREWING RECOMMENDATIONS: This coffee is a delicious and versatile offering, good for regular drip brews, espresso, manual brews like the V60, or even a nice syrupy sweet cold brew.

• Recommended brewing ratio of 1:14

ROASTING INFORMATION: All coffees are roasted, packaged and shipped on Thursdays and Fridays. Our sizes 12 oz. or 5 lb. bag. 

• Recommended Resting Period: 2-3 days after roasting for best results

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