Situated in central Africa’s Great Lakes region is a largely rural landlocked nation that a surprising number of people have not heard of. Despite being small and surrounded by many very prominent producing nations the coffee comping from Burundi is very distinct. The quality of the coffee here is truly a testament to the commitment and passion of the farmers and cooperatives like Bwayi who navigate the many challenges of the developing nation. The coffee and stories of Burundi are a great reminder of why it’s worth exploring the unexplored.