84Natural lot with Juicy Pomegranate, Orange Citrus, and Oolong Tea Complexity in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
PomegranateOrangeTea Like+2
COE #5 · 2022
$2.18/oz
Cherrybook · live picks
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
84
83Peaches In Syrup, Raspberry, and Dark Florals on a washed build.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
DarkPeachRaspberryFloral
COE #5 · 2022
$2.09/oz
82Washed lot with Lemon Meringue, Red Grape, and Vanilla in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
LemonGrapeVanilla
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.62/oz
82Almond Joy, Orange Candy, and Dark Chocolate on a anaerobic honey build.
Kayanza Province, BI · Anaerobic Honey
DarkAlmondOrangeDark Chocolate
COE #5 · 2022
$2.00/oz
82Cranberry, Dried Fig, and Allspice on a washed build.
Kayanza Province, BI · Washed
CranberryFigPepper
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.61/oz
81Expect Cranberry, Dried Fig, and Allspice from this washed.
Kayanza Province, BI · Washed
CranberryFigPepper
ROTY 2025 roaster
$2.61/oz
79Washed lot with Orange, Floral, and Grapes in the cup.
Murumvya, BI · Washed
OrangeFloralGrape+3
COE #5 · 2022
$1.97/oz
79Washed lot with Dried Fruit, Orejones, and Honey in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Medium-LightDried FruitHoneyFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.79/oz
79Expect Floral, Mandarin, and Roasted Pineapple from this washed.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Medium-LightFloralTangerinePineapple+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.79/oz
79Grapefruit, Blackberry, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
LightGrapefruitBlackberryBrown Sugar+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.56/oz
79White Grape, Shortbread, and Lemon on a washed build.
Kayanza Province, BI · Washed
GrapeShortbreadLemon+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.11/oz
78Washed lot with Black Tea, Peach, and Tangerine in the cup.
Muyinga, BI · Washed
LightBlack TeaPeachTangerine+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.87/oz
78Clementine, Honey, and Tea Like on a washed build.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
LightTangerineHoneyTea Like
ROTY 2020 roaster
$2.01/oz
78Cherry, Blood Orange, and Honey on a washed build.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
CherryOrangeHoney
ROTY 2023 roaster
$2.52/oz
77Expect Bergamot, Clementine, and Mai Tai from this natural.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
Medium-LightBergamotTangerineCocktail
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.18/oz
76Golden Kiwi, White Peach, and Sauvignon Blanc on a washed build.
Muyinga, BI · Washed
KiwiPeachWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.50/oz
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