Burundi Taste of Harvest Returns for 2025–2026, Showcasing the Nation’s Finest Coffees
Bujumbura, August 11, 2025 – (Qahwa World) – The African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) has announced the much-anticipated return of the Burundi National Taste of Harvest (ToH) Competition, set to take place from August 25 to September 5, 2025, in Bujumbura.
Organized in partnership with the Office for the Development of Coffee of Burundi (ODECA) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) under the EU-funded EU-EAC MARKUP II program, this year’s competition will shine a spotlight on Burundi’s best coffees. The top-performing lots will be featured on the AFCA Taste of Harvest Auction Platform, giving producers a valuable opportunity to connect directly with international buyers and expand their market reach.
Call for Judges Now Open
AFCA is inviting seasoned coffee professionals—both African nationals and international experts—to apply as judges for the 2025–2026 National Taste of Harvest competitions. As a judge, participants will have the opportunity to taste and evaluate some of Africa’s most exceptional coffees, engage with industry peers at origin, and contribute to elevating the global reputation of African coffee.
The judging opportunity extends beyond Burundi to other participating countries, including Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia. Final judging panels will be selected by each country’s National Committee in collaboration with AFCA staff.
Strengthening Burundi’s Coffee Legacy
The Taste of Harvest is AFCA’s flagship program, aimed at honoring excellence in coffee production across the continent. For Burundi, a country celebrated for its high-quality Arabica coffee grown in unique terroirs, the event provides both recognition and tangible market linkages for producers.
Next Steps
Interested judges can submit their applications via the Call for Judges form. Guidelines for coffee sample submissions will be released soon.
This year’s competition reaffirms AFCA’s mission to lead, motivate, and professionalize Africa’s coffee sector, while celebrating the dedication and expertise of Burundi’s coffee producers.
