September 07 - 2024
Coffee Geography Magazine
Julius Meinl celebrates this year’s International Coffee Day with newly introduced taste, Burundi Gakenke 100% Arabica, crafted to identify a unique flavor from the East African nation. Each sip of the single-origin coffee reveals a burst of orange flavor, complemented by subtle notes of black tea, and finished with the rich sweetness of caramelized brown sugar.
Julius Meinl’s Burundi Gakenke Specialty Coffee
Sourced from the renowned Gakenke Station in Burundi's Kayanza province, the natural processed Red Bourbon variety is handpicked and sorted before being dried as a whole cherry, imparting a vibrant floral fragrance, rich sweetness, and fruity flavor.
Gakenke Station represents over 1700 smallholder farmers and is operated by the esteemed Burundi-based company Greenco. Greenco provides agrotechnical support and programmes designed to improve the socio-economic and environmental conditions within the community.
Julius Meinl's The Originals Limited Edition series features coffees selected from the freshest micro-lot crops, following Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) standards and roasted in small batches at Julius Meinl's headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The Burundi Gakenke coffee received a notable score of 86 on the SCA scale.
Christina Meinl, Managing Director ·Julius Meinl Austria
"Every year on October 1st, coffee lovers around the world celebrate the beverage that has become a cornerstone of our daily rituals. Whether it's a pause for reflection, a connection with others, or a spark of creativity, a cup of coffee holds meaning in every moment. This International Coffee Day, our new Limited Edition Burundi Specialty Coffee offers our partners the opportunity to provide their customers with a truly exceptional coffee experience." said Christina Meinl, 5th generation family member.
Founded in 1862, Julius Meinl is one of the oldest coffee roasters in the world and an iconic Vienna coffee house brand. With more than 160 years of experience in sourcing, blending and roasting, Meinl is a preferred coffee supplier for Vienna's leading coffee houses.