City Boy Coffee
Sphere Burundi

Roaster Location: Flag of United States New York City, New York

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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Burundi
Bean Source Region: Kayanza

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    5.00 - Average

    4.50 - Aroma

    4.50 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    5.00 - Balance

    Lovely sweet, chicory aroma.

    Most Burundi coffee I see is washed, with bright acidity, a clean cup, and fruity or floral notes.

    However, natural coffees from Burundi are becoming more common among specialty-focused producers. These naturals tend to have more intense fruit flavors and a heavier body.

    This one, I think, lands a bit in between. It has the subtlety and smoothness you expect from Burundi, but there is a lot going on! It has a chocolate lead that transitions to rooibos in the middle. I get some subtle baking spice mid-palate, sweet orange, white grape, then a lighter red fruit note, followed by a very smooth and clean finish with a white grape note. I don't think it's plainly what you expect from a natural—it's not really funky. It's silky smooth but with a lot of body and natural sweetness.

    I got stuck a little bit on what to grade this because I think a beginner or non-specialty coffee drinker will probably like this but might not fully appreciate it. And I think it takes dialing in and drinking a decent size pot to really understand the subtlety of this coffee. at a tasting event, we drink it in a bit of a rush, and nobody really picked up the taste notes.

    It's not like one of these processed Colombians that hits you in the face. I decided to give it a 5 because once you get it, it's very rewarding.

    Cupping Method:It took me a while to dial this one in. The best result was 197F, 17.5:1 on the Hario v60.

    Also thought this made a pretty good espresso.

    Traits: chocolate rooibos baking spice sweet orange whire grape
    1 year ago · See more from Theo

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Roast Level: Light
Light roast coffee is a delicately roasted coffee that retains more of the beans' natural flavors and characteristics. Light-roasted coffees have bright acidity, complex fruit, and floral notes. Light roast coffee does not have less caffeine than darker roasts because caffeine levels remain stable during roasting.
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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City Boy Coffee is a coffee roaster from New York City, NY United States. We have 2 cataloged roasts with 2 total reviews with a score of 4.75.

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