This microlot coffee is sourced from Gakenke Station, representing over 1,700 smallholder farmers and operated by the esteemed Burundi-based company Greenco. Greenco provides agrotechnical support and runs programs to improve community socio-economic and environmental conditions, including equipping all washing stations with water treatment facilities and solar panels.

Launching on World Coffee Day 2024, Julius Meinl’s Burundi Gakenke specialty coffee exemplifies exceptional coffee craftsmanship and a commitment to sustainable practices, ensuring the well-being of coffee communities for future generations

CUP PROFILE ESPRESSO

Bursting with the sweet flavors of roasted almonds and caramelised  yellow peach on the nose. As you taste it, notes of blood orange and caramelised  brown sugar will arise, leaving hints of black tea and lime in the aftertaste. 

BREWING RECIPE FOR A DOUBLE SHOT ESPRESSO

Roast: light 2/6

Basket size: 14g

Amount of coffee: 16g

Amount of water: 35g

Temperature: 91°C

Contact time: 24-26 sec

CUP PROFILE FILTER COFFEE

Bursting with the sweetness of yellow peach and orange blossom on the nose, followed by sweet blood orange and buttery flavours on the palate, finishing with a hint of black tea in the aftertaste. 

BREWING RECIPE FOR V60

Roast: light 2/6

Amount of coffee: 18g

Amount of water: 300ml

Temperature: 93°C

Total contact time: 2:30min

Blooming: 36g (30sec)

Water delivery time: 1:50min