{"product_id":"the-naughty-dog-burundi-masha-honey","title":"The Naughty Dog - Masha, Honey | Burundi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurundi — Masha Washing Station Red Bourbon (Honey)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🌼 Chamomile • ⭐ Carambola • 🍋 Lemon Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masha Washing Station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kayanza, Burundi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,627 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espresso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Masha washing station in Kayanza — an espresso-roasted honey processed Red Bourbon of uncommon delicacy and lightness from one of Burundi's most celebrated growing regions. Light, elegant, and unusually refined for the origin, with a higher acidity that brings liveliness and juiciness without any weight. In the cup: chamomile, carambola, and lemon tea, with a delicate spicy hint of star anise woven through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Masha washing station is situated in Kayanza province — one of Burundi's most celebrated coffee-growing regions, known for its high altitude, rich volcanic soils, and the exceptional conditions they create for Red Bourbon cultivation. The station pays close attention to every stage of production, from the selection of perfectly ripe cherries through to carefully monitored fermentation and drying, with quality and consistency as the guiding principles throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Bourbon — the variety the Burundian government mandates for national coffee production — thrives in Kayanza's cool highland environment at 1,627 MASL, producing the deep sweetness, complex fruit character, and refined structure that define the region's finest lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Honey process at Masha involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍒 Hand-picking — Ripe Red Bourbon cherries selectively harvested at peak ripeness 🔧 Depulping — Outer skin removed while a portion of the mucilage is retained on the bean ☀️ Raised African bed drying — Coffee dried with mucilage intact on raised beds with good airflow, turned regularly throughout to prevent uncontrolled fermentation and ensure even drying ⏱️ Extended drying — Dried over several days to weeks until optimal moisture content is achieved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe retention of mucilage during drying is the defining step — the honey process allows the bean to absorb the fruit's natural sugars slowly over the drying period, building the chamomile sweetness and delicate lemon tea character that give this lot its unusual lightness and elegance, while the careful monitoring ensures the process remains clean and controlled throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delicate, light, and beautifully elegant honey espresso from one of Kayanza's most carefully managed stations — chamomile sweetness, a bright carambola citrus note, and a clean lemon tea finish, with a lively higher acidity that keeps every sip fresh and juicy. Like opening a window on a summer morning to the scent of tea and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌼 Chamomile ⭐ Carambola 🍋 Lemon Tea\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Naughty Dog","offers":[{"title":"200g \/ June 3rd","offer_id":58046845059446,"sku":"NAUGHTY-BURUNDI-MASHA-MASHA-WASHING-RED-BOURBON-HONEY-JUN03","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/sq_600_WB9PnKi7Fy6kgXaxYCAp_612-cropped.jpg?v=1780920346","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/products\/the-naughty-dog-burundi-masha-honey","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}