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Burundi Ryamukona Natural

Roasted by North Star Coffee Roasters

This naturally processed Burundi coffee is sweet, juicy, and full of tropical fruit character.

Burundi Ryamukona Natural — North Star Coffee Roasters
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From the roaster

Some coffees are too good to keep to yourself. Packed with notes of pink lemonade, guava and redcurrant, this naturally processed Burundi is sweet, juicy and full of tropical fruit character. The sort of coffee that has you passing your mug across the table and saying, “you’ve got to try this.”

— North Star Coffee Roasters

Context

The Burundi Ryamukona Natural, sourced by North Star Coffee Roasters, offers a vibrant expression of the unique terroir found in Burundi. As a natural-processed coffee, the cherries are dried with the fruit intact, a technique that often imparts a distinct sweetness and complexity to the final cup. While natural-processed coffees tend to show heavier fruit profiles and syrupy body, this specific lot highlights bright, acidic notes of pink lemonade, guava, and redcurrant.

Understanding the impact of processing methods is essential for appreciating how these techniques influence the final flavor profile. When evaluating the nuances of such a coffee, it can be helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better identify and articulate the specific fruit-forward characteristics present in the brew. This selection serves as a compelling example of the quality and diversity emerging from the region’s coffee production.

Buy — £15 from North Star Coffee Roasters

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Burundi Ryamukona Natural grown?

Burundi Ryamukona Natural, roasted by North Star Coffee Roasters, is sourced from Kayanza, Burundi.

What does Burundi Ryamukona Natural taste like?

Expect tasting notes of pink lemonade, guava, and redcurrant.

How is Burundi Ryamukona Natural processed?

Burundi Ryamukona Natural uses the Natural process.

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