I was also lucky enough to be able to attend the 1st Burundi Cup of Excellence, another great opportunity to explore an origin I don’t often see samples of. Held in Bujumbura, it was a week of wonderful people and gorgeous landscapes, and in spite of the potato problem; some really tasty coffee.
![Samples on offer](https://i0.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_9567-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
![Found a Jimmy!](https://i1.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_95651-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
![Visit to pygme village](https://i0.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_95391-e1435066877789-683x1024.jpg?resize=640%2C960)
![Spoon making class](https://i0.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_95341-e1435066901930-683x1024.jpg?resize=640%2C960)
![Tea](https://i2.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_9529-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
![Tea](https://i2.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_9527-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
![Tea](https://i0.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_95251-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
![Tea](https://i0.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_9524-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
![Curious kids](https://i1.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_9520-e1435066847891-683x1024.jpg?resize=640%2C960)
![Gorgeous scenery](https://i1.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_95191-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
![Tempting fruit stalls](https://i0.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_95181-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
![Roadside trade](https://i0.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_95042-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
![Drying out clay bricks](https://i0.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_95151-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
![Catching a ride up hill](https://i0.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_9513-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
![View of town](https://i0.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_9507-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
![Kentaro](https://i0.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_9498-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
![The cupping room](https://i2.wp.com/www.squaremileblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_94961-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C426)