--- title: Burundi date: 2026-05-21T08:26:00+02:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://ryeisland.com/en/products/burundi" section: Products --- - [Home](https://ryeisland.com/en/) - [Products](https://ryeisland.com/en/products) - [Coffee](https://ryeisland.com/en/products/coffees) - Burundi # Burundi Rubagabaga ![taste](/assets/images/carbon_taste.png) Taste black tea, hibiscus, orange blossom, raspberry ![flag](/assets/images/mynaui_flag.png) Country of origin Burundi ![pictogram](/assets/images/extract.png) Extraction method Suitable for all types of coffee preparation [BREW GUIDE ](#brewing-guide) ![Burundi Rubagabaga 250g](https://ryeisland.com//assets/uploads/_transforms/other/_coffeeHero/Burundi_Rubagabaga_250g.png) ![shadow](/assets/images/product-img-shadow.png) Rubagabaga ![Rubagabaga](https://ryeisland.com//assets/uploads/_transforms/other/_productHeroMark/Rubagabaga.png) Available packages 250g 1000g ![Rubagabaga](https://ryeisland.com//assets/uploads/_transforms/other/_h90/Rubagabaga.png) Price for 250g 15.00 € Price for 500g 27.00 € Price for 1000g 52.00 € ![icon](/assets/images/coffee-bean.png) Coffee bean variety Red Bourbon ![icon](/assets/images/coffee-method.png) Processing method Fully Washed ![icon](/assets/images/drying.png) Drying method African Beds (within 14 days) ![flame](/assets/images/solar_fire-outline.png) Roast Level Light ![icon](/assets/images/coffee-style.png) Coffee style Fruitly ## Origin, Farm & Roastery ![icon](/assets/images/region.png) Region Kayanza ![icon](/assets/images/farm.png) Farm Rubagabaga Processing Plant ![icon](/assets/images/product/farmer.svg) Farmer Small-scale growers ![icon](/assets/images/date.png) Coffee harvest 2025/26 ![icon](/assets/images/product/altitude-outline.svg) Altitude 1600-1900 m n. m. Farm ### The place where the story begins This exceptional coffee comes from the Kayanza region in Burundi and is processed at the Rubagabaga processing station, where the work of dozens of smallholder farmers comes together in a single, meticulously managed process. This coffee is also part of the IMPACT project, which supports local farming families. One example is the Livestock for Living Income initiative, which aims to improve living conditions and provide a more stable income for communities in the region. ![Hands that are picking coffee beans from coffee tree](https://ryeisland.com//assets/uploads/_transforms/other/_crop800x400/hands-that-are-picking-coffee-beans-from-coffee-tree_2025-12-19-192701_friw.jpg) Processing ### How Cravings Are Born Small-scale farmers hand-pick only perfectly ripe cherries, which are then thoroughly sorted, washed, and slowly dried on African drying beds. It is precisely this combination of meticulous processing and patient drying that gives the coffee a consistent, distinct flavor profile and an elegant clarity in the cup. ![56849](https://ryeisland.com//assets/uploads/_transforms/other/_crop800x400/56849.jpg) Transport ### Journey Across the Ocean On its journey from Burundi across the ocean, Sucafina handles the logistics for this specialty coffee, overseeing both the export and the traceability of each lot. The beans are then shipped to Belgium, to Sucafina’s Antwerp branch, where they undergo further coordination and inspection to preserve their character and freshness. From there, they are transported by truck directly to Žitný ostrov, to Dunajská Streda, where their final chapter—roasting—begins at Rye Island Roastery. ![Aerial view cargo ship cargo container harbor](https://ryeisland.com//assets/uploads/_transforms/farm/_crop800x400/aerial-view-cargo-ship-cargo-container-harbor.jpg) Rye Island Roastery ### where coffee comes to life In Dunajská Streda, this coffee enters its final—but crucial—stage: roasting at Rye Island Roastery. We roast each lot with dedication and respect for the farmer’s work: we test profiles, roast in smaller batches, and monitor every step to draw out the maximum flavor, sweetness, and complexity from the beans. We make sure that the coffee that reaches your cup is of the highest possible quality—a true reflection of the journey that began on a farm in Colombia and culminated in our roastery on Žitný Island. ![Roastery 37](https://ryeisland.com//assets/uploads/_transforms/farm/_crop800x400/roastery-37.jpg) Design ### Which connects the farm and the roastery ![Porkolo aug27 30](https://ryeisland.com//assets/uploads/_transforms/other/_coffeeOrigin/porkolo_aug27-30.jpg) In each of our designs, we seek to create a clear connection between the coffee’s origin and us, Rye Island Roastery—the place where carefully selected beans are transformed into the final product. For us, design is more than just packaging. It’s a visual language that tells the story of the coffee, from the farmer to your cup. The waves on the label evoke the Danube and its branches, which crisscross Rye Island a landscape of water, wind, and constant movement. That same rhythm can be felt during the brewing process, as the water flows smoothly through the coffee and releases its aroma. The icon on the packaging represents Burundi. It features the country’s coat of arms, a symbol of the nation’s identity, unity, and pride. In our design, it is a visual tribute to the country’s origins and to the people behind every coffee bean. The coat of arms serves as a reminder that even the purest cup of coffee has its roots in a community, hard work, and a place that deserves respect. Together, this creates a bridge between Burundi and Slovakia—between the place where coffee is born and the place where it becomes an experience. ## BREW GUIDE ### Choose the method: ### OVERVIEW **The Hario Switch is a harmonious blend of two worlds—immersion and drip brewing.** **One moment, it allows the coffee to steep freely; the next, it lets it pass through the filter, revealing both the purity and depth of its flavor. A simple principle, a precise result.** ### RECIPE - 13 g of coffee – medium to medium-coarse grind - 200 g of water – 92 °C - 0:00 – Pour in 100 g of water with the valve open - 1:00 – open the valve and pour 50 g in a circular pattern and 50 g into the center - Total extraction time: 2:00–2:45 ### OVERVIEW **Origami is filtered coffee as a small daily ritual.** **Thanks to the dripper’s shape and the distinctive “petals” of the grooves, you can control the flow rate, sweetness, and purity of the flavor.** **All you need is a paper filter and a few precise pours, and this simple recipe will yield coffee that tastes like a little “hand-brewed” experience from a coffee shop.** ### RECIPE - 15 g of coffee – medium to medium-coarse grind - 250 g of water – 92 °C - 0:00 – Pour in 50 g of water using a circular motion - 1:00–1:10 – Pour 100 g more slowly and 100 g more quickly into the center using a circular motion - Total extraction time: 1:50–2:30 ### OVERVIEW **A short ritual that rewards precision. Once you’ve mastered the dose, grind, and extraction, the sweetness, body, and clarity of the flavor profile will shine through in your cup. A simple principle, a precise result.** ### RECIPE - Preheat both the portafilter and the cup. - Weigh out 18.3 g and grind to 85 μm. - Make the bed. - Press it flat. Clean the edge of the basket. - Extract at 93.5 °C. Target time: 26 s. - Stop at 44 to 46 g. - Enjoy it after letting it cool for a short while. Dose: 13g Grind size: Medium to medium-coarse grind Water: 200g Water temperature: 92°C Ratio: 1:15 Total preparation time: 2:00–2:45min Dose: 13g Grind size: Medium to medium-coarse grind Water: 200g Water temperature: 92°C Ratio: 1:15 Total preparation time: 2:00–2:45min ### READY TO BREW? 0:00 Pour 100 g of water with the valve open 1:00 Open the valve and pour 50 g in a circular pattern and 50 g into the center 2:00 Once the drink is ready, let it sit for a little while longer, and then you can drink it 0:00 Dose: 15g Grind size: Mletie stredné až stredne hrubé Water: 250g Water temperature: 92°C Ratio: 1:17 Total preparation time: 1:50–2:30 min Dose: 15g Grind size: Mletie stredné až stredne hrubé Water: 250g Water temperature: 92°C Ratio: 1:17 Total preparation time: 1:50–2:30 min ### READY TO BREW? 0:00 Pour 50 g of water using a circular motion 1:00 Using a circular motion, pour 100 g more slowly and 100 g more quickly into the center 2:00 Once the drink is ready, let it sit for a little while longer, and then you can drink it 0:00 Dose: 18,3g Drink: 44g Ratio: 1 : 2,5 Grinding: 85 μm Water temperature: 93,5 °C Total preparation time: 26s Dose: 18,3g Drink: 44g Ratio: 1 : 2,5 Grinding: 85 μm Water temperature: 93,5 °C Total preparation time: 26s ### READY TO BREW? 0:00 Start the extraction 0:26 Flag at 44g 1:00 Enjoy it after letting it cool for a short while 0:00 ## Stay in the loop New coffees, limited lots and early access. 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