Burundi Hafi 250g

This fresh harvest of Hafi holds special meaning for us. It’s the coffee we’ve chosen to celebrate the first birthday of our café. That’s why we roasted it as an omni – so everyone can discover something for themselves in the cup. It’s a coffee that connects people, brewing methods, and the worlds it comes from. On 25 October 2025, during the birthday celebration at LAB, we’ll be joined by Jeanine, the person behind this coffee project in Burundi. Thanks to her commitment to quality and the development of local producers, Hafi feels truly close – both in story and in taste.

The volcanic soil and heavy rains of Muyinga Province create conditions where Bourbon cherries ripen slowly, gaining depth and density. The result is a cup that feels almost syrupy, full of sweetness and weight. Blueberry, pomegranate and white currant come together in a sticky-fruit sweetness with a long, juicy finish.

Hafi means “close” in Kirundi. For local farmers, it’s more than just a name – it marks a real change. Before the washing station was built, they had to travel twenty kilometres to deliver freshly picked cherries for same-day processing. Now they can do it right after harvest, preserving the coffee’s vibrant, juicy character. The team running the mill are experienced specialists who have worked in other stations before. Their knowledge and consistency ensure the remarkable quality of this lot, where natural sweetness meets pleasant viscosity.

This coffee is the essence of Burundi – dense, sweet and close. In every sense of the word.