Karenzo, Peaberry

Cranberry, caramelised peach & cinnamon.

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‘Karenzo’ is a Kirundi word that means extra, special, and unique—embodying the spirit of Burundi coffee. The Cinderella of the specialty world, Burundi’s rich and unique coffees have often been lost in a sea of instant and supermarket blends. But now, grown and crafted with care, with the help of Long Miles Coffee, Burundi is emerging to find its place in the specialty limelight. This peaberry lot is a unique expression of the flavours one can experience from across the Kayanza Province. A naturally occurring mutation in less than 5% of coffee cherries, peaberries aren’t selectively bred and must be carefully sorted by hand at Heza Washing Station. Embodying the spirit of Burundi coffee, these smaller ‘peaberries’ pack a punch for their size, often characterised by increased complexity in the cup.

--- Suggested Recipe ~~~ In: 22g Out: 45g Time: 28sec Temp: 94°C=== ---

The Karenzo Peaberry, sourced from the Heza Washing Station in the Kayanza Province of Burundi, represents a unique selection from Five Senses. Peaberries occur when only one seed develops inside the coffee cherry instead of the usual two, often resulting in a denser bean that can require careful heat management during the roasting process. This specific lot offers a distinct profile characterized by notes of cranberry, caramelised peach, and cinnamon.

When evaluating such specific flavor profiles, it is helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between the bright acidity of the cranberry and the warmer, spice-driven undertones of cinnamon. While general coffee processing methods often influence the final cup, the unique physical structure of the peaberry remains a point of fascination for enthusiasts exploring the diverse output of the Kayanza region.