Noir
Businde Burundi

Roaster Location: Flag of France Paris

4.50(1)

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Roast Level: Medium
Bean Source Country: Burundi
Varietal: Timor/Typica Hybrid
Process: Natural
Espresso

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4.50(1)

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Latest Reviews and Tasting Notes

  • Theodore (Ted) Chan, Managing Editor

    1106 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

    4.50 - Average

    5.00 - Aroma

    4.50 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    This might just be a bit unfair here because the Ethiopia single-origin was so good at Noir and I had them right after another. The Burundi was a little bit less complex overall with a bit less acidity and more pronounced chocolate focus. I think in some ways it will appeal the regular espresso drinker more.

    I definitely picked up some florality on the nose. Nuttiness is prominent and quite pleasant. Vein of red fruit acidity (raspberry?) balances everything off.

    Cupping Method:At Noir store in Ile St. Louis in Paris

More Details

Roast Level: Medium
Medium roast coffee balances the beans' natural flavors and the roasting process, providing a well-rounded taste profile. When selecting a medium roast, look for a balance of acidity and sweetness, with caramel, nuts, and chocolate notes and a medium body.
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.
Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans under high pressure. It is characterized by its rich flavor and distinctive crema—the creamy layer that forms on top of the extracted process. When evaluating espresso, coffee experts often focus on key tasting characteristics such as aroma, flavor, body, and aftertaste. Aroma refers to the fragrant smells released during brewing, while flavor encompasses the coffee's overall taste profile, including notes of sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and richness. Body refers to the coffee's texture or mouthfeel, with descriptors like full-bodied, medium-bodied, or light-bodied. Aftertaste, or the finish, pertains to the lingering flavors and sensations experienced after swallowing the coffee. A well-prepared espresso is prized for its balance and complexity, combining these sensory attributes into a harmonious whole.

Best Rated Roasts of Noir

Noir is a coffee roaster from Paris, France. We have 4 cataloged roasts with 4 total reviews with a score of 4.50.

International Rank: #144 out of 821
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