89Washed lot with Black Currant, Brown Sugar, and Dates in the cup.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
LightBlack CurrantBrown SugarDate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.67/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 Northscore
89
89Expect Dried Berries, Spice, and Orange Marmalade from this washed.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
Dried FruitBerrySpice+1
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.23/oz
86Expect Black Currant, Dates, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
MediumBlack CurrantDateDark Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.67/oz
85Berries, Molasses, and Dark Berries on a washed build.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
DarkBerryMolassesSpice
COE #5 · 2022
$1.74/oz
84Expect Rooibos Tea, Nectarine, and Fruit Leather from this washed.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
LightPeachDried FruitOrange+2
Buyer 4.9 (8)
$2.08/oz
83Marshmallow, Raspberry Compote, and Cacao Nibs on a experimental build.
Kayanza, BI / Experimental
MediumMarshmallowRaspberryCocoa
COE #5 · 2022
$2.00/oz
83Washed lot with Dried Fruit, Apricot, and Honey in the cup.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
Medium-LightDried FruitHoneyFloral+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.57/oz
83Anaerobic Honey lot with Red Cherry Hard Candy, Blood Orange, and White Florals in the cup.
Kayanza, BI / Anaerobic Honey
CherryOrangeFloral+1
COE #5 · 2022
$2.63/oz
81Expect Cranberry, Dried Fig, and Allspice from this washed.
Kayanza Province, BI / Washed
CranberryFigPepper
ROTY 2025 roaster
$2.61/oz
81Expect Floral, Mandarina, and Piña Asada from this washed.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
Medium-LightFloralOrangePineapple
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.57/oz
80Cranberry, Dried Fig, and Allspice on a washed build.
Kayanza Province, BI / Washed
CranberryFigPepper
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.61/oz
80Expect Orange Marmalade, Rooibos Tea, and Brown Sugar from this washed.
BI / Washed
Medium-LightOrangeBlack TeaBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.18/oz
80Expect Dried Apricot, Vanilla, and Blackberry from this washed.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
PeachVanillaBlackberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.12/oz
79Expect Orange, Raspberry, and Ginger from this washed.
Muyinga, BI / Washed
MediumOrangeRaspberryGinger
Buyer 4.8 (100)
$2.36/oz
79Washed lot with Mixed Berries, Whipped Cream, and Pink Lady Apple in the cup.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
Medium-LightBlackberryBlueberryApple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.95/oz
79Natural lot with Sweet Strawberry, Citrus Zest, and Rose Aromatics in the cup.
Kayanza, BI / Natural
StrawberryCitrusFloral+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.27/oz
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