Munkaze - Burundi
WashedMediumNorthscore 72
- Origin
- Kayanza, BI
- Producer
- Ephrem Sebatigita
- Farm / Co-op
- —
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- 1800–2000 m
- Varietals
- red_bourbon
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 363g
- Bag price
- $26.00
- Price / oz
- $2.03/oz
- Brew
- —
As cupped
baked apple · date · brown sugar
Price and availability set by the roaster.
Batch roasted weekly
Roasted on a scheduled weekly rhythm. Very fresh if you order right after a roast day; less so near the end of the cycle.
“All of our coffees are roasted to order. We roast on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and ship out the next day.” source ↗
Northscore
Quality score with explicit source coverage. Methodology
72
Limited signal
Confidence45% coverage / 2 of 4 signals
Treat this as a directional read until more source families land. Coverage is signal availability, not cup quality; missing sources are dropped and the remaining weights are renormalized.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review
- 80/ 44% weightCommunity sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 65/ 56% weightSensory averageMean of acidity, body, sweetness, balance, cleanliness
Sensory profileestimated
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Reference · About the varietal & origin
About Tandem Coffee Roasters
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
Tandem Coffee Roasters is well-regarded in the specialty coffee community, frequently mentioned alongside other top-tier roasters. Users appreciate their high-quality single-origin offerings and the experience at their Portland, Maine, cafes. While generally praised, some users have noted specific flavor profiles in their Kenyan coffees that lean toward savory or "truffly" notes, which may be polarizing depending on personal preference. They are also recognized for offering 5lb bulk bags, making them a popular choice for those looking to buy in larger quantities.
high-quality single originspopular for bulk ordersfriendly cafe experiencedistinctive flavor profiles
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · 317↑ · Coffee, roasters, and the current state of the economy
- r/Coffee · 270↑ · Recommendations for VERY fruity beans?
- r/Coffee · 251↑ · Should I buy a 5lb bag of coffee?
- r/pourover · 122↑ · March Madness: Favorite American Roaster
- r/pourover · 121↑ · Might have ordered too much coffee. . .
- r/pourover · 85↑ · The REAL Top 50 Roasters of 2023 List
- r/Coffee · 77↑ · Any ever have a weird mushroomy/truffly/oniony/savory taste in coffee?
- r/espresso · 70↑ · Enjoying an americano at Tandem Coffee Roasters in Portland ME. would recommend!
- r/pourover · 55↑ · for lovers of balance, may i suggest a recipe:
- r/pourover · 36↑ · 1 year in - Still loving the Fellow Aiden
On YouTube
2 videos · 39k combined views
Outside coverage highlights Tandem Coffee Roasters as a staple of the Portland, Maine coffee scene, notably operating out of a distinctively renovated former gas station. Reviewers and the roaster's own leadership emphasize a humble, community-focused approach to specialty coffee rather than claiming superiority over other local roasters. The brand is recognized for contributing to a diverse and vibrant local coffee culture where individual roasting styles are celebrated.
Renovated gas station locationPortland, Maine coffee culture anchorHumble and community-focused ethosEmphasis on individual roasting identity
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