Our Story
Rooted in Kayanza, trusted worldwide
KAWASILI processes and exports specialty green coffee from the highlands of Kayanza, Burundi. Our washing station sits between 1,650 and 1,750 metres, where Bourbon heirloom cherries deliver the bright acidity, complex sweetness and clean cup our buyers seek.
We operate as the export division of Shamba Kahawa. Where Shamba Kahawa serves Burundi's domestic specialty community, KAWASILI is dedicated exclusively to international roasters and importers — with the rigor, paperwork and consistency that demands.
Our mission is simple: deliver excellent coffee that improves the daily lives of the more than 1,000 farming families who entrust us with their cherries every season.
Kayanza, Burundi
Highland micro-region known for bright, floral Burundian Arabica.
1,650–1,750 m
Slow cherry maturation and dense beans, ideal for specialty roasts.
1,000+ producers
A direct, multi-year relationship with the farming families around us.
Find us
Our washing station, on the map
Located in Kayanza Province, northern Burundi — one of the country's highest-altitude growing regions.
Among our partners
Pascucci Torrefazione, Italy
An internationally recognized Italian roaster sources Burundian green coffee from KAWASILI — a strong validation of our consistency and quality.