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The best Burundian coffees in our catalog

Burundi produces some of the most consistent coffees in our catalog, and this collection of 20 current lots highlights why. The vast majority of these selections come from the Kayanza region, where high altitudes and careful processing define the profile. We see a heavy reliance on the Bourbon and Red Bourbon varieties across the board. While washed processing remains the standard for 16 of these lots, we are seeing more experimentation with anaerobic honey and natural methods from roasters like Saint Frank, George Howell, and Nomad. Whether you are looking for a classic, clean cup from Bumba Hill or a more experimental process from a roaster like Sey or Passenger, these selections represent the current peak of our composite scoring.

What to taste for:Look for a bright, clean acidity paired with deep notes of red fruit, honeyed sweetness, and a lingering, tea-like finish.

24 live picks · ranked by Cherry's Index

Burundi, Ninga Honey

Expect Acacia Honey, Black Tea, and Raspberry from this anaerobic honey.

Kayanza Province, BI · Anaerobic Honey

MediumHoneyBlack TeaRaspberry+2
COE #5 · 2022
80
$1.94/oz

Burundi Bumba Hill

Washed lot with Red Gummy Candy, Hibiscus Florality, and Black Tea in the cup.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

CandyHibiscusBlack Tea+2
COE #5 · 2022
80
$2.09/oz

Burundi Businde

Washed lot with Lemon Peel, Black Tea, and Medjool Dates in the cup.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

LightLemonBlack TeaDate
Well-reviewed roaster
79
$1.98/oz

Bumba

Dark Dried Fruit, Breakfast Tea, and Mild Orange Acidity on a washed build.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

DarkDried FruitTea LikeOrange+2
ROTY 2020 roaster
78
$2.98/oz

Burundi Gitwe

Pomegranate, Red Grape, and Rooibos on a washed build.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

LightPomegranateGrapeTea
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$2.55/oz

Gaharo

Washed lot with Orange, Floral, and Grapes in the cup.

Murumvya, BI · Washed

OrangeFloralGrape+3
COE #5 · 2022
76
$1.97/oz

Ninga

Vanilla, Caramel, and Stone Fruits on a washed build.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

VanillaCaramelStone Fruit+1
ROTY 2020 roaster
76
$2.98/oz

Karira Hill

Expect Blackcurrant, Rhubarb, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.

Muyinga, BI · Washed

MediumBlack CurrantDark ChocolateCitrus+1
Buyer 5.0 (7)
76
$2.61/oz

Munkaze

Baking Spices, Golden Raisin, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

MediumSpiceRaisinBrown Sugar
ROTY 2021 roaster
75
$2.40/oz

Burundi Nemba

Expect Cranberry, Dried Fig, and Allspice from this washed.

Kayanza Province, BI · Washed

CranberryFigBrown Spice
ROTY 2025 roaster
75
$2.61/oz

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