Temple Coffee and Tea
Burundi Sogestal Mumirwa
| Roaster Location: | Sacramento, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Burundi |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 52/64 |
| Est. Price: | $14.00/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | May 2012 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Crisp lavender-like flowers dominate, with hints of lemon, blackberry and honey in aroma and cup. A spicy, savory suggestion deepens the cup. Gently and sweetly tart acidity; silky mouthfeel. Rich, bittersweet finish.
Notes
Burundi is a small, landlocked country in Central Africa. Most coffee is grown in the mountains of the north, bordering Rwanda. Benefiting from ideal growing conditions and large plantings of Bourbon and related heirloom varieties of Arabica, Burundi coffee has an excellent reputation and a growing following among North American specialty roasters. With two coffee houses located in California's state capitol Sacramento, Temple recently and successfully transitioned from serving coffee roasted by others to roasting its own. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those who enjoy dry but floral/spicy white table wines may particularly enjoy this delicately complex coffee.
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This review originally appeared in the May, 2012 tasting report: Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania
