Burundi - Rugabano

Burundi - Rugabano

Hola Coffee

About This Coffee

This coffee originates from Rugabano, Ruvubu in Burundi, grown at altitudes between 1,575 and 1,700 meters above sea level. Produced by local smallholder farmers, this is a Bourbon variety coffee processed using the washed method. The process involves pulping, dual fermentation phases (24 hours followed by 12-24 hours), washing to remove mucilage, and a final soaking stage under clean water for 24 hours that develops amino acids and proteins for enhanced acidity and fruity complexity. The coffee displays a fresh and sweet profile with flavor notes of honey, pear, and raisins, with a texture reminiscent of floral honey. Harvested in 2022/2023.

Origin

Rugabano - Ruvubu (Burundi)

Flavor Notes

Raisin, Pear, Honey, Sultana Raisin, Flower Honey

Roast Level

Medium Light

Processing

Washed

Typology

Arabica
Bourbón
HC

Hola Coffee

Pablo Caballero and Nolo Botana had already built a track record in coffee when they launched Hola in 2016. The pair poured their accumulated experience into an operation built around quality, accessibility, and inclusivity. Coffee is roasted daily in small batches at the Sepulveda roastery in Madrid, ensuring beans are never more than a few days old at the point of sale. Their Lagasca location earned the number 12 spot on The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2025. Hola also runs an academy offering both its own certification and internationally recognized SCA credentials, alongside a podcast that has become a key part of the project. Seasonal coffees rotate through washed, natural, and experimental processes, producing a range from chocolatey depth to floral brightness.