Blue Bottle
Burundi Kayanza Heza Natural

Roaster Location: Flag of United States San Francisco, California

4.50(1)

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Roast Level: Light Medium
Bean Source Country: Burundi
Bean Source Region: Kayanza
Varietal: Bourbon
Process: Natural

1,900 MASL

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Traits: blackberry lemongrass golden raisin

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1282 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

    4.50 - Average

    4.00 - Aroma

    4.00 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    5.00 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    This Burundi coffee delivers a fun medley of fruit, starting with bright blueberry and red currant notes, complemented by a subtle watermelon funk mid-palate manifestation of the natural processing. The sweetness is striking, with natural fruity tones alongside a tea background. I thought it was bit flat on the finish but the brightness of the forward acidity makes this a winner for me.

    Cupping Method:Pourover at Blue Bottle, Prudential Center Boston

    3 weeks ago · See more from Theo

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Roast Level: Light Medium
A Light Medium Roast coffee, sometimes referred to as a "City Roast" or "American Roast," lies between a light and medium roast. This roast level strikes a balance by preserving the coffee bean's unique characteristics while allowing for a moderate development of body and flavor. The beans have a medium brown color, exhibiting a slight sheen of oils, providing a more balanced and nuanced flavor profile. A Light Medium Roast typically highlights the coffee's inherent fruity, floral, or citrus notes, while also providing some of the deeper, richer flavors associated with medium roasts.
Bean Source Country: Burundi
Burundi is a small landlocked East African nation. Grown predominantly on the high-altitude slopes of the country's mountainous regions, Burundi coffee benefits from rich volcanic soils and favorable climate conditions, which impart a vibrant acidity and pronounced fruitiness to the beans. Burundian coffee often has nuanced notes of red fruit, such as cherry, currant, and raspberry, while lending it a delicate floral undertone. This harmonious blend of flavors is further complemented by a medium body, crisp citrus brightness, and a lingering sweet finish, making Burundian coffee a sought-after (and sometimes hard-to-find) treasure in specialty coffees.
Bean Source Region: Kayanza
The Kayanza region in Burundi is one of the prime coffee-growing areas in the country, situated at elevations ranging from 1,700 to 2,200 meters above sea level. This region enjoys a temperate tropical highland climate, characterized by well-distributed rainfall and moderate temperatures, providing ideal conditions for cultivating Arabica coffee beans. The area's fertile volcanic soil, enriched with essential nutrients, contributes to the unique flavor profile of Kayanza coffee, which is often described as bright and complex, featuring floral and fruity notes along with a full-bodied richness. Smallholder farmers dominate the landscape, often working collectively in cooperatives to improve production quality and sustainability. The coffees from this region have increasingly gained international acclaim, participating and excelling in various specialty coffee competitions.

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