This washed coffee originates from Kayanza, Burundi, specifically from local producers surrounding the Bukeye washing station located at 1,760 meters altitude. The varietal is a field blend of Red Bourbon and Mibirizi. Tasting notes include fresh oranges, cola syrup, orange blossom, black tea, and oolong tea characteristics with bright acidity and spice notes.
Origin
Kayanza (Burundi)
Flavor Notes
Black Tea, Fresh Orange, Cola Syrup, Orange Blossom, Oolong Tea
Shoebox Coffee Roasters is a Chicago based micro roastery focused on light roast profiles that emphasize acidity, complexity, and fruit forward flavors. Founded by Maxwell, who previously roasted for Jimmy Beans, the operation is built around sourcing and small batch production. Shoebox conducts origin trips to build direct relationships with farmers, including work with Hacienda La Papaya in Saraguro, Ecuador, sourcing varietals like Mejorado, Sidra, and Geisha. New coffee drops are released every Sunday, roasted and shipped fresh. It is a young roastery that has quickly earned a following in the specialty coffee community for the quality and intentionality of its sourcing.
