Tasting Notes: Berry, Dark Chocolate, Cardamom
Variety: Bourbon
Processing: Washed
Origin: Kayanza, Burundi
Producers: Salum Ramadhan
Altitude: 1900m
This washed coffee comes to us from the Mbirizi washing station, which is another of Salum Ramadhan's washing stations in Kayanza, Burundi. This station is located high up on the Nyabihanga hillside and receives some of the highest grown coffees that Salum processes. They've invested heavily in shade-drying equipment at Mbirizi which allows the coffee to dry more evenly and makes it easier for sorters to pick out defective beans early-on in the drying process since they're easier to see in the shade. It's a small change that can have a great impact on cup quality later on, and it's great to see producers like Salum investing in facilities that will continue to improve the already stellar coffees coming out of Burundi.
Mbirizi #1 is a bold coffee with robust flavors and a heavy body. We taste a berry sweetness combined with a dark chocolate note that gives the cup a decadent, dessert-like quality. Interestingly, there's a note of spice to this brew that reminds us of something like cardamom, and it interacts very well with the chocolate flavor to produce a cup that's sure to be a hit when entertaining. Drop us a line and let us know what brewing method works best for you!
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Sign in to commentYaroslav Kolomiyets
Orlando
Member Since
August '18
Great Coffee
Surprised this hasn't been reviewed yet as I found it immensely enjoyable and nice change from the lighter roasts. Medium bodied with a delectable chocolate note and a nice, long finish. There is definitely a bit of spice towards the end that pushes this one over the top for me
05/03/19
Peter Gertonson
Ft. Drum
Member Since
July '17
Loved it
Solid flavor, smooth,
05/07/19
Aaron Neptune
Aurora
Member Since
February '18
Very good
I liked this coffee.
05/24/19
Jennifer Crocker
Santa Monica
Member Since
June '19
Delicious!
Really impressed by this roast. Flavor is excellent. The berry isn't overpowering, and the chocolate note really embodies each cup.
07/01/19
Austin Teague
Spring
Member Since
November '18
Really nice and subtle
Like others have said, this is a really enjoyable roast.
07/01/19
Fr. John Braun
Fredericktown
Member Since
February '19
Best
This coffee is the best. Best reason to wake-up.
07/09/19
Jarrod Heinz
Harrisburg
Member Since
March '18
Fantastic
I've been a member for a couple years, and this is one of my favorites so far
07/13/19
Ethan R
Sausalito
Member Since
October '15
Excellent
Smooth, fairly complex, chewy, and tasty. Good bean.
07/16/19
Melanie Claire Wiggins McMillan
Fayetteville
Member Since
April '18
Deep flavored
Deep flavored with wonderful berry bite. Wonderful cup of coffee.
07/19/19
Allison Priore
Jim Thorpe
Member Since
December '18
Delicious coffee
This was one of my favorite coffees so far. It's flavorful, but in a good way; the blend of tastes is incredibly pleasant but not boring. I was sad when I reached the end of every cup. I prefer dessert for breakfast, so for me, this was perfect.
08/02/19