The Hidden Gem of the Great Lakes

Tucked between Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Congo, Burundi remains one of East Africa’s best-kept secrets in coffee. Smallholder farmers — often working less than a hectare — cultivate trees at high altitudes under the shade of banana and grevillea.

The result? Sweet, juicy, and complex coffees that dance between red apple, brown sugar, and black tea. Each lot tells a story of resilience — grown on steep hillsides, hand-processed at micro washing stations, and carried by hand to collection points.

At Nadali, we partner with trusted exporters and washing stations across Ngozi, Kayanza, and Kirundo to make Burundi’s flavours more accessible to roasters who crave something distinct. We bring the logistics, financing, and dependability — so these smallholder stories can reach big-city cups.

Burundi’s coffee is small in scale but immense in character — a rare gem waiting to be discovered.