Coffee Description
Turihamwe - “Together” in the Kirundi Language
Not only is this coffee produced entirely by women, the Turihamwe Washing Station that is its namesake is the first washing station in Burundi built and owned by women producers. Through JNPs Dushime Program, 7 women were able to pool savings from their earned premiums to construct their own wet mill in 2019.This has offered more control over coffee quality and this critical stage of the supply chain.
The result is an extraordinarily complex coffee,. It has bright acidity, delicate floral notes, and compelling persimmon, white grape, and lemongrass balanced by fresh sweetness á la sugarcane! Turihamwe Dushime is a beautiful expression of the terroir and quality of Burndian coffee!
Roast Level from the Roaster
Refers to the roast level in comparison with other coffees from the roaster
Light
Variety
Bourbon
Process
Washed
Elevation
1750 masl
Region
Ngozi
About JNP Coffee of Burundi
JNP Coffee
“We are here to make a difference and experience joy in the process.”
Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian, founder of JNP Coffee
JNP Coffee was founded by Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian in 2012, to realize the potential of the exceptional unknown coffees of Burundi, her home country. Based in the Burundian capitol of Bujumbura, JNP partners with producers all across the small East African country, with a prime focus on gender equality, financial literacy, and leadership development (and obviously producing excellent coffees!).
JNP also partners with the Burundi chapter of the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) to support and empower women coffee growers. This partnership is what lead to the development and expansion of the Dushime Program, which offers a bonus payment for high quality harvest results, given directly to the members of IWCA Burundi. This program has brought positive change to thousands of women and their families in Burundi, allowing for advanced education, financial stability, and investment in their coffee plantations.
Dushime means “Let’s be thankful” in Kirundi, the national language of Burundi.
Their belief that quality coffee can create a hopeful future is one that resonates with us at Tenfold on so many levels, and we are indeed thankful to work with a company like JNP!
Ngozi, Burundi
- Links
- Web
- Location
- Houston, TX
Tenfold Coffee Company
At Tenfold Coffee Company, we endeavor to be a company of impact. With our cafe/roastery in Houston, Texas and our passionate, talented team, we seek to create a quality coffee experience that is exceptional for both the consumer as well as the producer. We take great care in ensuring that every step of our process - from procurement to production to presentation - is intentional, sustainable, and beautiful.
