Northern highlands (Burundi)

NORTHERN HIGHLANDS

 The Northern Highlands are Burundi’s most prominent coffee-growing area, known for producing high-quality Arabica Bourbon beans. The region lies at 1,400–2,000 meters above sea level, with fertile volcanic soils and a cool, equatorial climate that allows slow cherry maturation, enhancing sweetness, acidity, and complexity. Northern highland coffee growing districts include; Ngozi (Produces coffees with bright acidity, berry and citrus notes, and floral aromas), Kayanza (Known for fruity, vibrant coffees with complex flavour profiles and excellent cup clarity) and Kirundo (Offers clean, aromatic coffees with balanced acidity and subtle sweetness).

The Northern Highlands are a key specialty coffee region in Burundi, producing some of the country’s most award-winning and traceable Arabica coffees, characterized by fruity, floral, and complex flavour profiles.