6/09/2015

YANDARO Washing Station

Beans: YANDARO Washing Station
Roaster: Namamame Hompo
Roasting Degree: City
Origin/Area: Kabarole, ntara ya Kayanza, Burundi
Grade: N/A
Screen: N/A
Defect: N/A
Altitude: 1,800m
Variety: Burbon
Process: Fully Washed, Hand picked

【Flavor scale】
Aroma: 4
Sweetness: 5
Acidity: 3
Bitterness: 3
Richness: 4                 
※Grade 1 to 5 
【Impression】
Medium high, aromaful, soothing dark chocolate aroma, apricots, apricot kernel, cardamon, green raisins, pears, clear, medium body but light flavor, clean, juicy, fruity, mellow, apple like high tone acidity as top note, lemonade, tropical fruits, mild sweetness, soft, linden honey, papaya, soft bitterness, clean bitterness and fruity acidity as a long lasting aftertaste.    

【Note】
Burundi COE is the second COE program held in African continent, following Rwanda and Yandaro Washing Station was selected in 2012, the very first program.  Please view ACE website for the detail of the station and COE if you are interested in Brundi and Rwanda COE.  Although those regions often refer as "on the way", their cultivation somewhat amaze us with their high potential in terms of hidden and wild flavor.  Since three new countries, China, Korea and Taiwan, start joining the specialty coffee market, potential buyers may be positive stimulation to COE and COE attendants.  All we hope is everyone has the decency.