FILTER OF THE MONTH: Trigger - Burundi Kibingo Red Bourbon Honey Filter 250 g

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Burundi, roasted by Trigger roasting brand. Light roast, perfect for filter coffee machines, drippers, Chemex, AeroPress, French Press, and other pour-over brewing methods. The brew resembles the flavour of sweet citrus, black tea and caramel.

WHO IS THIS COFFEE FOR?

For fans of sweet filter coffees without any fuss.

This coffee is for you if you like bright, elegant pour-overs, but are not necessarily looking for a sensory rollercoaster before breakfast. Kibingo offers sweet citrus, caramelly smoothness, and a tea-like finish, so it will work well in a V60, Chemex, batch brew, and Aeropress. Everyday, but not boring. A bit like a good routine, just tastier.

Country: Burundi

Region: Kayanza

Farm: Kibingo washing station

Producer: 1 739 smallholders / Greenco Coffee

Processing: Honey

Altitude: 1 700–1 900 m a.s.l.

Variety: Red Bourbon

ABOUT THE COFFEE

The Kibingo station in Kayanza, northern Burundi, serves 1,739 farmers from 18 hills at an altitude of 1,700–1,900 m a.s.l. Red Bourbon cherries are hand-picked by families, floated, and sorted before pulping. Honey process – part of the mucilage remains on the parchment, followed by drying on raised beds for 2–3 weeks. Each lot is evaluated by the Greenco cupping team, and every bean is sorted by hand at the Budeca mill. IMPACT certified – the purchase supports the Livestock for Living Income project.

ROASTER'S OPINION

Kibingo is a classic Burundian honey with a sweet, structured, and very approachable profile. Sweet citrus and caramel bring warmth and brightness, while black tea provides structure and a clean, long finish. The cup is smooth, balanced, and easy to read, with a natural sweetness tying it all together. Expressive yet calm and highly drinkable – a great everyday coffee.

RECIPE

It works best as filter coffee when you are looking for something sweet, balanced, and easy for daily brewing. Use a V60, Chemex, or batch brew, grind medium-coarse, and brew with water at 92–94°C to preserve the caramel sweetness and citrus brightness without losing the tea-like structure.

In an AeroPress, the coffee becomes slightly fuller and rounder – the note of caramel steps into the foreground, and the body becomes a bit richer. Still clean, just more compact and warming. As it cools, the black tea character becomes more distinct and the citrus sweetness more noticeable – the cup gets smoother and more elegant. A great choice for daily brewing that remains consistent and satisfying.Store in a cool, dry place.

COFFEE OF THE MONTH

Every month we pick two coffee specials – one for the espresso lovers, and the other for the pour-over sippers. Working directly with the roasteries, we deliver freshly roasted, unique coffee beans – always of the highest quality, at the lowest price you can get. What you get is also a thorough review, description, origin, and brewing guide.

The aim of the project is to get you acquainted with speciality coffees and various flavours they offer. Check out the coffees of this month!

Store in a cold and dry space.