Green coffee (unroasted), Arabica species — fully washed (wet process); Grade A, Screen 15 and up. Sourced direct from partner washing stations and cooperatives in the Kayanza and Ngozi highlands at 1,700–2,000 m.a.s.l. Varieties include Bourbon, Jackson and Mbirizi heirloom selections. SCA Cup Score 84–87 points.
Burundi
Grade A
2025 / 2026
1,700–2,000 m.a.s.l.
Green coffee (unroasted), Arabica species — fully washed (wet process)
Coffea arabica · Bourbon, Jackson, Mbirizi (heirloom selections) · Family: Rubiaceae
Grade A · Screen 15 and up · Fully washed, sun-dried
De-pulping, fermentation, washing, soaking, sun-drying on raised beds, resting, hulling, density & screen grading, hand-sorting
2025 / 2026 (current harvest, April–July)
Burundi
Kayanza, Ngozi · altitude 1,700–2,000 m.a.s.l.
Nature Commodities — sourced direct from partner washing stations & cooperatives
Whole, sound green beans; uniform size; free from foreign matter.
Bluish-green to green; bright, even.
Clean, fresh; free from foreign, musty, fermented or smoky odours.
Bright citric acidity; medium body; blackcurrant, red berry, cane sugar; clean finish.
84–87 points (lot dependent)
| Parameter | Min | Max | UOM | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | 10.0 | 12.0 | % | ISO 6673 |
| Water Activity (aW) | — | 0.65 | aW | Internal / AOAC |
| Screen Retention (Scr. 15+) | 85 | — | % | ISO 4150 |
| Full Defects (per 300g) | — | 8 | count | SCA green grading |
| Foreign Matter | — | 0.1 | % | ISO 4149 |
| Bulk Density | 0.68 | 0.78 | g/ml | Internal |
| Ochratoxin A (OTA) | — | 5.0 | μg/kg | EN 14132 |
| Parameter | Limit | UOM | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Aerobic Plate Count | ≤ 1.0 × 10⁵ | cfu/g | ISO 4833 |
| Yeasts | ≤ 1.0 × 10³ | cfu/g | ISO 21527 |
| Moulds | ≤ 1.0 × 10³ | cfu/g | ISO 21527 |
| Enterobacteriaceae | ≤ 1.0 × 10² | cfu/g | ISO 21528-2 |
| Pathogen | Result | UOM | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Absent | /g | ISO 16649-2 |
| Salmonella | Absent | /25 g | ISO 6579 |
Green coffee contains no declarable allergens under Annex II; handled under HACCP-based allergen controls. None of the following are present by direct addition or cross-contact:
Cereals containing gluten and derivatives
Crustaceans and derivatives
Eggs and derivatives
Fish and derivatives
Peanuts and derivatives
Soy and derivatives
Milk and derivatives (including lactose)
Nuts and derivatives
Celery and derivatives
Mustard and derivatives
Sesame / seeds and derivatives
Sulphites ≥ 10 mg/kg
Lupin and derivatives
Molluscs and derivatives
Handled under HACCP-based allergen controls
Supplier operates under ISO 22000 food safety management standard
Certified Halal — cert. ref. available on request
Sourced direct from partner washing stations and cooperatives in Kayanza & Ngozi
12 months from harvest under recommended storage conditions; best cup quality within first 6–9 months of arrival
Each lot traceable from washing station / cooperative of origin through milling, export and delivery; lot identity, washing station, region and crop year recorded on every bag
60 kg jute bags lined with a hermetic GrainPro / multi-layer barrier liner
60 kg per bag
320 bags = 19,200 kg net
Origin, lot / ICO mark, washing station, grade, crop year, net weight, bag number
Export in 20/40' containers; ambient (non-refrigerated) sea freight
Cool, dry, well-ventilated; 15–20°C, RH < 60%; away from strong odours and direct sunlight
Supplied to roasters and food manufacturers; roasted prior to consumption. Suitable for all consumers regardless of belief or diet
Food-contact materials comply with EU Reg. 1935/2004 and 10/2011
Nature Commodities confirms that this product does not fall within the scope of EU Regulations 1829/2003 and 1830/2003 on genetically modified food and feed. The coffee is a natural agricultural product; no genetic-modification techniques are used, and no GMO raw materials, ingredients or processing aids are involved.
Each lot is fully traceable from the washing station / cooperative of origin through milling, export and delivery. The product is unadulterated and not substituted with any other raw material. Lot identity, washing station, region and crop year are recorded on every bag and on the accompanying ICO / phytosanitary documentation.
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