Origins

TIB (This is Burundi) was born in June 2020, with ambitious plans. They acquired a piece of land to build their first washing station at Karambo Hill in Muyinga. The station started operating in the 2021 coffee season. They plan to buy a small dry mill and two new washing stations in different regions of Burundi over the next three years. Then they will be able to give their customers a greater variety of Burundian coffees and taste profiles.

Coffee Growing Region

TIB’s coffee grows in Muyinga province in northern Burundi, a beautiful hilly region with an average altitude of 1500-1600m. It is close to the Ruvubu National Park and crossed by the Nile River. They work with almost 2000 farmers with farms spread over 50 hectares. They produce fully washed, natural, and honey Arabica coffees. At TIB Coffee, they want their customers to enjoy the best coffee Burundi offers while knowing they’re positively impacting community life in Burundi.

Sustainability Practices

TIB takes a sustainability-focused approach to their production techniques to prioritize the land and the environment. They use erosion control and plant shade trees and leguminous plants that add nitrogen to the soil. They also grow bananas, maize, cassava, and beans for biodiversity and extra income for the farmers.

Community

At TIB Coffee, they help their farmers live a good life by producing the highest quality coffee they can. The vision is to make a true sustainable impact on communities and farmers by forming strong partnerships around speciality coffee production.