Your Cart is Empty
Akeza means “beautiful” in Kirundi, the local language in northern Burundi, where these beans grow. It’s so named after the stunning natural landscapes and the equally beautiful natural coffee that result from it.
In inclement weather, road conditions to the Rango commune can be nearly impassable. When JNP founder Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian first visited, steep roads and heavy rainfall made the trek to the commune so perilous that Jeanine vowed never to return. But she successfully completed the journey and was immediately impressed by the coffee, recognizing the unique flavors and care taken by local farmers.
Akeza coffee is grown in volcanic soil, which nourishes the plants. This terroir contributes to a bright, complex taste with sweet and spicy notes and dark chocolate on the finish.
TASTING NOTES
Dark stonefruit/cherry, vanilla, nougat
ROAST LEVEL
Dark
ELEVATION
1680m ASL
PROCESSING
Wet process (Washed)
VARIETY
Arabica, Bourbon
REGION
BUTANYERERA
BREW SUGGESTIONS
Filter methods & espresso
Milima comes to us by way of Mikono Coffee, a company that works with small producers in Western Kenya to introduce their coffees to larger audiences. Currently, the coffee is from four co-ops in Bungoma County; each co-op has between 500 and 600 members.
Tagel is named after Tagel Alemayehu, owner of Olkai Coffee. Coffee is an inextricable part of Tagel’s story. He is the son of a local coffee trader, and his father established the first washing station in Bule Hora, where they lived. In 2018, Tagel founded Olkai Coffee, a producer and exporter of specialty coffee from Ethiopia’s Guji region. Due to the area’s nutrient-rich soil and diverse landscapes, Guji coffees range in flavor but are generally well-balanced and suited for either drip coffee or espresso.
Meddah brings together the heart and experience of all the people who work on these coffees for a drink that is unique but deeply rooted in community.
While there would be no coffee without farmers, they sometimes don’t have a seat at the negotiating table or receive fair compensation for their work. Mikono Coffee sought to address this in Western Kenya by introducing a sourcing approach that allows farmers to directly negotiate with customers and receive sustainable profits.
In Ethiopia, coffee is a crucial part of the economy, with almost 15% of the population relying on it for income. Olkai helps farmers receive more profits for their hard work and continues to bring Ethiopian specialty coffees to cups around the world.
