Origin Info for Burundi Washed “Crystal”
Roaster Location:Taiwan
Roaster:Simon Hsieh’s Aroma Roast Coffees
Coffee Origin:Buyenzi,Katanga
Roast Level:Medium-Dark
Price: $12.74 (per 100g)
Rating: 93
Flavor Profile
Aroma: chocolate, dried mulberry, wisteria, almond paste in aroma and small cup.
Tasting Notes: richly dry and tart.
Body: mouthfeel.
Milk Integration: milk shot.
Expert Review
Comprised entirely of the Bourbon variety of Arabica. Burundi is a small, landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of Central Africa. Benefiting from ideal growing conditions and large plantings of local strains of the heirloom Bourbon variety of Arabica, Burundi coffees have developed an excellent and growing reputation. In addition to his retail roasting operation, Aroma Roast Coffees, Simon Hsieh also operates Soaring Phoenix Trading, a business focused on purpose-built commercial espresso blends and high quality single-origin coffees. Customers can also visit the new showroom, Chateau Andy, in Taipei City. Visit www.facebook.com/4ArtsZeroDefectCoffees or call 886-0983-749876 for more information.
Notes
A pleasingly tart, invigorating espresso with attractive floral and dry chocolate notes, perhaps best enjoyed as a straight shot or short Americano.
Bottom Line
A Medium-Dark roast from Buyenzi and Katanga, offering chocolate, dried mulberry, wisteria, almond paste in aroma and small cup. On the palate, it delivers richly dry and tart., with a mouthfeel. In milk, milk shot. Rated 93/100, it’s a standout for well-balanced flavors.