Burundi Sogestal Kirundo Estate

This Burundi Kirundo Estate shares very few similarities with most other African coffees. The most notable difference is the faint touch of earthen root akin to sweetened sassafrass, and white cedar. This distinctly dry and herbal cup boasts a wonderful collection of spicy undertones. Located in the Cogno Watershed, sharing borders with Tanzania and Rwanda, coffees from Burundi travel a great distance to milling stations. Fermentation occurs during transit adding a pleasant touch of musk.

This coffee has a much softer edge than I would have predicted. Inhale the exotic and deeply enjoyable aroma of toasted walnuts in the dry fragrance. Rich, volcanic ash and modern lowland agriculture has produced considerable depth in this brew. Discover dark stone fruits like plum and apricot, and a fine hint of black liquorish. The heavy body pushes forward a touch of bourbon which lingers in an elegant, long finish.

Received 08/06/2013

Burundi Sogestal Kirundo

Roast Color: Medium/Dark
Prep: Washed and kiln-dried
Body: Heavy, Syrupy
Flavor Profile: Old-world, robust coffee
Cupping Notes: There's an exotic and deeply enjoyable aroma of toasted walnuts in the dry fragrance. Volcanic ash and lowland agriculture has produced considerable depth in this brew, with dark fruits, plum, prune, and liquorish.