Coffee Origin
Kirundo (far north)
Burundi
Agriculture
Farming
Farming system
Hotter, drier, lower density.
Production volumes fluctuate strongly year to year.
Post-Harvest
Processing
Processing reality
Washed; water availability can be a constraint.
Drying easier than west/south, but quality ceiling is lower.
Logistics
Supply Chain
Supply chain + power
Fewer exporters active.
Lots often consolidated into broad regional blends.
Market Intelligence
Buyer Truth
Buyer truth
Rarely worth the risk unless part of a specific program.