Nkanda Washing Station

Nkanda Washing Station is situated in the Ngozi region of Burundi, operating within a high-altitude band ranging from 1,700 to 2,200 meters. This geographic setting provides the cool temperatures and elevated conditions associated with regional coffee cultivation in the area. The varietal landscape represented in the catalog consists of Red Bourbon, which serves as the dominant cultivar grown and processed at the station. In terms of processing methods, the catalog reflects a focus on traditional washed preparations. The station utilizes this method to handle its harvested coffee cherries. The catalog footprint for Nkanda Washing Station includes two coffees distributed across two different roasters, specifically Flower Child Coffee and Sightglass Coffee. Harvest and lot records show entries such as the washed Red Bourbon from Flower Child Coffee and a lot designated as Burundi, Kamira, Ngozi from Sightglass Coffee. The work of Nkanda Washing Station in the catalog is characterized by its focus on traditional washed Red Bourbon from the Ngozi highlands.