Best enjoyed black
Suitable for V60, Chemex, Kalita, Aeropress, Moccamaster
Country: Burundi
Name: Masha
Tasting Notes: Cranberry, Marmalade, Marzipan
Variety: Red Bourbon
Process: Honey
Elevation: above 1,672m
Region: Kayanza
Masha Coffee Washing Station shares its name with the sub-hill upon which it stands. The sub-hill is more famous for its cattle than its coffee. The name Masha comes from the Kirundi word “amasho”, meaning “herds of cattle”. The sub-hill has been a crossroad for many herds in the region. Many of the local herders greet each other with a unique phrase only used in this region. They say, “gira amasho”, which means “owner of cows”.
Masha station was built in 1989. Most farmers who deliver cherries are subsistence farmers. Farmers intercrop their trees with food crops and other cash crops to feed and support their families.
Brew Guide
V60
7 days / 12.4g dose / 225ml filtered water / 97° / 3 minute extraction
