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Kigina Hill is a prized microregion in Kayanza Province, Burundi’s most renowned coffee-growing area. Known for producing small, meticulously sorted lots, Kigina Hill sits at high elevation with fertile, volcanic soils and a mild climate that allows slow bean development—ideal conditions for cultivating top-tier specialty coffee.
Region: Kigina Hill, Kayanza Province, Northern Burundi
Washing Station: Often associated with the Greenco or Long Miles Coffee Project networks
Number of Farmers: ~800–1,200 smallholder farmers contribute to Kigina Hill microlots, each typically farming less than one hectare
Altitude: 1,800–2,000 masl
Varieties: Red Bourbon
Processing: Fully washed with a double fermentation process, soaked overnight, then dried on raised beds
Coffee from Kigina Hill is known for:
Small to medium bean size (typical for Bourbon), but high density
Exceptional sweetness and vibrant acidity
Floral aromatics and red fruit notes
Balanced structure with a clean, tea-like body
Kigina Hill is a prized microregion in Kayanza Province, Burundi’s most renowned coffee-growing area. Known for producing small, meticulously sorted lots, Kigina Hill sits at high elevation with fertile, volcanic soils and a mild climate that allows slow bean development—ideal conditions for cultivating top-tier specialty coffee.
Region: Kigina Hill, Kayanza Province, Northern Burundi
Washing Station: Often associated with the Greenco or Long Miles Coffee Project networks
Number of Farmers: ~800–1,200 smallholder farmers contribute to Kigina Hill microlots, each typically farming less than one hectare
Altitude: 1,800–2,000 masl
Varieties: Red Bourbon
Processing: Fully washed with a double fermentation process, soaked overnight, then dried on raised beds
Coffee from Kigina Hill is known for:
Small to medium bean size (typical for Bourbon), but high density
Exceptional sweetness and vibrant acidity
Floral aromatics and red fruit notes
Balanced structure with a clean, tea-like body