At Skipper’s Remedy®, every month in our Navigator’s Reserve: Coffee of the Month series is a new journey. For September 2025, we’re thrilled to share a roast that sails straight from the heart of East Africa... Beam Reach - Burundi, a limited-edition coffee crafted in partnership with the Incuti producer group and sourced through the visionary work of Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian of JNP Coffee.
A Story Steeped in Community and Empowerment
Burundi coffee has a reputation for brilliance, and much of that is thanks to Jeanine and the work of JNP Coffee. Born in Bujumbura and later educated at Northwestern’s Kellogg School, Jeanine combined global business expertise with a deep love for her home country. Through her nonprofit Burundi Friends International and the founding of JNP Coffee, she has empowered thousands of rural farmers, especially women, by creating programs that bring education, traceability, and long-term premiums to growers.
The Incuti producer group in Burundi’s famed Kayanza Province partnered with JNP through the Dushime program (which means “let’s be thankful” in Kirundi). This initiative provides farmers with quality consulting, lot selection, and ...most importantly... post-harvest premiums that directly benefit their communities. It’s more than coffee, it’s a movement of friendship, resilience, and sustainable progress.
The Craft of the Cup
Grown at 1900 meters above sea level in volcanic loam soil, these local Bourbon cultivars thrive under ideal conditions. The coffee undergoes meticulous fully washed processing: cherries are hand-sorted, floated, depulped, fermented, density-graded in washing channels, and then slowly dried in carefully tended pyramids of parchment.
The result? A medium-light roast that preserves the coffee’s natural vibrance while showcasing a clean, sweet cup.
Tasting Notes:
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Dried Fig - rich, jammy depth
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Bright Lemon - citrus sparkle that lifts the cup
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Caramel Finish - smooth, sweet, and lasting
It’s a coffee that balances brightness with body ...inviting you to linger on every sip.
Why “Beam Reach”?
In sailing, a beam reach is one of the most balanced and exhilarating points of sail ...steady winds at your side, the vessel moving forward with ease and confidence. This roast embodies that same harmony: clean, vibrant, and smooth, with the kind of balance that keeps you coming back for another pour.
Limited Edition - Brew the Adventure
As part of our Navigator’s Reserve, Beam Reach - Burundi is available only for September 2025. Each batch is roasted in small quantities to preserve its quality and character.
Raise a mug to bold journeys, empowered growers, and the adventure found in every cup.
Fuel Your Crew™. Brew the Adventure.
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