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Karira Hill

Roasted by Origin Coffee

Burundi coffee with bright citrus, dark fruit, and elegant Earl Grey-like bitterness.

Karira Hill — Origin Coffee
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bright citrusdark fruitEarl Grey-like bitterness

From the roaster

A partnership three years in the making, this coffee is one of a series we’re proud to share from Burundi this year. Expect notes of bright citrus and dark fruit, carried by an elegant, Earl Grey‑like bitterness.

*Coffee will be sent out in our mailer bags

Origin Coffee

Context

Origin Coffee sources this lot from Burundi, where it expresses the brightness characteristic of the region's coffees. The roaster identifies citrus and dark fruit as primary flavor markers, alongside an Earl Grey-like bitterness—a tea-forward profile that suggests complex tannin structure alongside the fruit notes. This combination of bright acidity and deeper, more austere qualities creates a coffee with notable dimension, moving between lighter citrus character and darker, more savory undertones as it cools.

For those exploring where these flavors sit on the sensory spectrum, the flavor wheel offers a useful reference for identifying comparable notes across different coffees.

Buy — $27 from Origin Coffee

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Karira Hill grown?

Karira Hill, roasted by Origin Coffee, is sourced from Kayanza, Burundi.

What does Karira Hill taste like?

Expect tasting notes of bright citrus, dark fruit, and Earl Grey-like bitterness.

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