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Burundi | Kayanza | Heza Hills

by butterworth & son · bury st edmunds, uk

this is burundi | kayanza | heza hills, a washed burundi from butterworth & son.

the bean

origin
burundi
region
kayanza
process
washed
varietal
bourbon
status
in stock
availability checked
16 jun 2026
heza hills is a washed bourbon from kayanza, burundi, roasted by butterworth & son. kayanza is one of burundi's most respected coffee-growing regions, and the washed process keeps the cup clean and the varietal character clearly defined. bourbon tends to produce a rounded, sweet cup with gentle acidity, and the washed preparation reinforces clarity and brightness. without specific tasting notes supplied, expect the regional hallmarks of stone fruit, citrus, and delicate floral tones typical of well-processed kayanza coffees. this is a coffee that rewards careful brewing, filter methods will give you the cleanest expression of the bean.

common questions

What does Burundi | Kayanza | Heza Hills taste like?

this is a washed bourbon, so expect a clean, bright cup with the rounded sweetness and gentle acidity characteristic of the varietal. kayanza coffees from burundi typically lean toward stone fruit and light floral qualities.

How is Burundi | Kayanza | Heza Hills grown and processed?

it is grown in the kayanza region of burundi and uses the washed process, meaning the fruit is removed before drying, which produces a cleaner, more defined cup. the coffee is the bourbon varietal, a classic and widely respected variety in east african growing regions.

How should I brew Burundi | Kayanza | Heza Hills?

filter brewing methods such as pour over or v60 are well suited to a washed bourbon like this, as they highlight the clean, precise flavours the process produces. keep your water temperature around 93 to 96 degrees celsius and grind fresh for best results.

about butterworth & son

you're on boldero road, moreton hall industrial estate, which isn't the kind of address that shows up in weekend supplement listicles. it's a working part of bury st edmunds, functional and unshowy, and butterworth & son fits that context without apology. what draws people back here, repeatedly, is a roaster that takes the sourcing and roasting side of things seriously rather than treating it as background detail. the regulars who've found this place tend to stay found. that loyalty isn't random. independent roasters at this level live or die by consistency, and the people coming back to boldero road are telling you something about what they keep finding here. if you're in ip32, make time for it before you leave the estate.

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