Drink of the Week: Olympia Coffee Mikuba – Burundi

This lovely coffee is the product of Long Miles Coffee Project, which was launched by Ben and Kristy Carlson, Imbibe’s 2016 Coffee People of the Year. The Carlsons moved to Burundi in 2011, and their Long Miles Coffee Project has a three-fold mission: growing and producing the best-possible Burundian coffee; using coffee as a vehicle to help transform Burundian coffee-producing communities for the better; and connecting roasters and coffee drinkers to the story of Burundi and its farms. This coffee reflects the fruits of their labors and was selected during last year’s harvest by staff from Olympia Coffee who traveled to Burundi and lived and worked alongside local farmers. It’s bright with fresh citrus flavors rounded out by a subtle brown sugar sweetness. $18.95/12 oz.; olympiacoffee.com