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burundi riwiri, burundi coffee from the wood roaster

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Burundi Riwiri

by the wood roaster · sydney, australia

you'll taste lemon before grapefruit. this is burundi riwiri, a natural burundi from the wood roaster.

lemongrapefruitcitrus zeststone fruitblack teatea-like

the bean

origin
burundi
region
kayanza
process
natural
varietal
bourbon
status
in stock
burundi riwiri is a natural-process bourbon from the kayanza region of burundi, roasted by the wood roaster. drying the whole fruit naturally gives it a fruit-forward character, with lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest sitting alongside stone fruit and a clean, tea-like finish that reads more delicate than heavy. because natural coffees carry pronounced sweetness and acidity, a pour-over or filter brew works well to keep those citrus and black tea qualities clear and distinct. grind medium-fine, use water around 93c, and avoid over-extraction, which can muddy the brighter notes.

common questions

What does Burundi Riwiri taste like?

it leads with lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest, then moves into stone fruit, finishing with a black tea, tea-like quality that keeps it feeling light and clean.

How is Burundi Riwiri grown and processed?

it is a bourbon varietal grown in kayanza, burundi, and processed using the natural method, meaning the whole coffee cherry is dried before the fruit is removed.

How should I brew Burundi Riwiri?

a filter or pour-over brew suits this coffee well, as it preserves the citrus acidity and tea-like delicacy that the natural process and bourbon varietal produce.

about the wood roaster

the wood roaster sits on shepherd street in marrickville like it's always belonged there. which maybe it has. coffee this good doesn't happen by accident, someone's paying attention to every detail, from the way beans crack during first crack to how hot the milk gets steamed. those 407 five-star reviews aren't flukes. regulars know what they're getting here: coffee that tastes like coffee, not like a marketing committee's idea of coffee. the kind of place where your barista remembers how you take your flat white without needing to ask twice. sydney has plenty of places selling expensive coffee in trendy cups. this isn't that. this is the real thing, beans roasted with actual care, pulled by people who understand the difference between good and good enough. marrickville locals figured this out ages ago. the rest of us are just catching up.

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