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 Burundi 

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Burundi
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 Africa 

Produces coffees similar to neighboring Rwanda, with bright acidity and complex fruit notes. Burundian coffees often feature floral aromatics, citrus brightness, and berry sweetness. Most coffee is grown by smallholder farmers at high elevations.

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coffees tracked

2

roasters offering

2

cuppings logged

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growing regions

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Flavors commonly associated with Burundi

Across **2 cuppings** logged by members, coffees from Burundi most often taste of **black cherry**, **green tea** and **lime**.

 [ black cherry×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ green tea×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/64 "green tea") [ lime×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ mixed berries×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/181 "mixed berries") [ orange peel×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") [ pink lady apple×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/183 "pink lady apple") [ whipped cream×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/182 "whipped cream") 

Growing regions

### Kayanza

  2 coffees  

Northern province bordering Rwanda known for exceptional coffees. Kayanza coffees typically feature bright citrus acidity, complex sweetness, and notes of berry, caramel, and black tea. The region consistently produces Cup of Excellence winners.

### Gitega

Central province and former capital with diverse agriculture. Gitega coffees often display balanced profiles with medium acidity, body, and notes of chocolate, caramel, and subtle fruit. The province includes varied elevations suitable for coffee.

### Kirundo

Northernmost province bordering Rwanda. Kirundo coffees typically feature balanced acidity, medium body, and notes of caramel, chocolate, and mild fruit. The region includes coffee cultivation around Lake Rweru and Lake Cohoha.

### Muramvya

Small central province with high-quality coffee production. Muramvya coffees often present bright acidity, medium body, and notes of orange, caramel, and black tea. The region's high elevation contributes to distinctive quality characteristics.

### Muyinga

Northeastern province with quality coffee production. Muyinga coffees typically offer bright acidity, medium body, and notes of red berries, citrus, and caramel. The region includes numerous smallholder farmers organized around washing stations.

### Ngozi

Northern province with ideal altitude and growing conditions. Ngozi coffees often present vibrant acidity, full body, and notes of red fruit, citrus, and chocolate. The province has significant coffee infrastructure and washing stations.

Varieties grown here

 [ Red Bourbon 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/64-red-bourbon) 

Coffees from Burundi

###  [ Remera ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/120-remera) 

 by [Flower Child Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/248-flower-child-coffee)

    Process Washed   Varieties [Red Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/64-red-bourbon)   Country  [Burundi](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/burundi)    Region Kayanza   Elevation 1,850-2,100m   Harvest July 2025   Source Remera Washing Station    

First noted

Mar 01, 2026

Last tasted

Mar 01, 2026

 1 cupping 

 [ mixed berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/181 "mixed berries") [ whipped cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/182 "whipped cream") [ pink lady apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/183 "pink lady apple") 

###  [ Ruvumu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/115-ruvumu) 

 by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)

    Process Washed   Varieties [Red Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/64-red-bourbon)   Country  [Burundi](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/burundi)    Region Kayanza   Harvest July 2025    

First noted

Feb 19, 2026

Last tasted

Feb 19, 2026

 1 cupping 

 [ black cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ green tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/64 "green tea") [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") 

Recent cuppings

###  [ Remera ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/188-remera-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Mar 01, 2026    Since Roast  12 days    Roaster   [Flower Child Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/248-flower-child-coffee)     Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

 ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) 

 [ mixed berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/181 "This deep mauve-burgundy hex code (#8B3A62) represents mixed berries because it captures the rich, dark purple-red tones of ripe blackberries and blueberries while maintaining the warmth and complexity of a multi-berry blend.") [ pink lady apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/183 "This soft mauve-pink hex code (#E8A5C2) captures the distinctive rosy-pink hue of Pink Lady apples while maintaining the sophistication expected in specialty coffee applications, reflecting both the fruit's visual appearance and its delicate, nuanced flavor profile.") [ whipped cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/182 "This off-white, cream-colored hex code (#F5F5F0) directly represents the visual appearance of whipped cream itself—light, pale, and soft—while also conveying the delicate, subtle nature of this flavor note in coffee tasting.") 

###  [ Ruvumu ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/183-ruvumu-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Feb 19, 2026    Since Roast  9 days    Roaster   [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)     Brew Method  [ Hario V60 ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=15)     

 ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) 

 A delicate surprise.

 [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "The lime flavor in coffee can provide a bright, zesty, and refreshing taste, reminiscent of the vibrant green color of the lime fruit. It can add a pleasant acidity and citrus notes to the coffee, creating a lively and invigorating drinking experience.") [ green tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/64 "The light green color #90EE90 represents the fresh, herbaceous quality of the green tea flavor found in some specialty coffees.") [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "The hex code #FFA500 represents the vibrant, golden-orange hue of an orange peel, which visually captures the bright, citrusy nature of this coffee flavor.") [ black cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "This deep burgundy-red hex code (#8B1538) represents black cherry because it captures the dark, rich pigmentation of ripe black cherries while maintaining the slight purple undertone that reflects the fruit's complexity and the wine-like qualities often associated with this flavor in coffee tasting.") 

Roasters featuring Burundi

 [ FC Flower Child Coffee 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/248-flower-child-coffee) [ RC Ritual Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) 

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###   [ Headliner Seasonal Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend)  

  by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters)

First noted

Sep 17, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 17, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend) 

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###   [ Strawberry Shake ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake)  

  by [KOS Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/304-kos-coffee-roasters)

      Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberry)      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Quindío     Elevation 1400m      Source Viviana Martinez      

First noted

Sep 16, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 16, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ strawberries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/259 "strawberries") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ creamy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/260 "creamy")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake) 

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###   [ Peru Guardian del Bosque ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque)  

  by [Northbound Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/301-northbound-coffee-roasters)

     Certifications Organic     Process Natural      Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha)      Country   [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru)       Region Amazonas      Harvest 2025     Source Ronal Carranza Montenegro      

First noted

Sep 10, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 10, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ floral tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/257 "floral tropical fruit") [ fruit loops cereal](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/258 "fruit loops cereal") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) 

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###   [ Yembek Anaerobic Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural)  

  by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters)

      Process Natural      Varieties [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34)      Country   [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda)       Region Kapchorwa     Elevation 1800-2000m        

First noted

Sep 08, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 08, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ nectarine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) 

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###   [ Headliner ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner)  

  by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Yirgacheffe     Elevation 1400-1800m        

First noted

Sep 08, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) 

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###   [ Victor Florez Chiroso ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso)  

  by [HEX Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/299-hex-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Chiroso](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/101-chiroso)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Antioquia     Elevation 1900m      Source La Cartagena      

First noted

Sep 04, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 11, 2026

  3 cuppings 

   [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ tangerine blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/254 "tangerine blossom") [ cocktail cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/255 "cocktail cherry") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ tangerine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/123 "tangerine")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) 

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###   [ Double Feature ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature)  

  by [Messenger Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/298-messenger-coffee) and [Black &amp; White Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/23-black-white-coffee-roasters)

      Process Thermal Shock Washed, Thermal Shock Natural      Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Huila     Elevation 1750m        

First noted

Sep 03, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 03, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/253 "cherry blossom") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ pineapple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/14 "pineapple")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) 

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###   [ Gerba Dogo Sodu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu)  

  by [Passenger Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/164-passenger-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed        Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Guji         

First noted

Sep 02, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) 

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###   [ Kenya Gachuiro AB ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab)  

  by [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34)      Country   [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya)       Region Nyeri         

First noted

Aug 29, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 29, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ marionberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/177 "marionberry") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ hibiscus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "hibiscus") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab) 

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###   [ Harmufo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo)  

  by [SEY](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Gedeb     Elevation 2,300–2,400m      Source Harmufo      

First noted

Aug 26, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 27, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") [ ripe stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/252 "ripe stone fruit") [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo) 

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###   [ Mexico Maria Méndez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez)  

  by [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)      Country   [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico)       Region Chiapas     Elevation 1400m        

First noted

Aug 19, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 19, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ almond](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/37 "almond") [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "cola")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) 

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###   [ The Answer ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer)  

  by [Cat &amp; Cloud Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee)

      Process Washed, Natural          Elevation 1,100-1,900m      Source Various      

First noted

Aug 17, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 19, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/250 "fruit") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer)
