Project Canopy Burundi Kayanza Natural

Fruit-forward, sweet and lively.

This single-origin coffee comes from Kayanza, one of Burundi's best-known coffee-growing provinces. Farms sit in highland areas with rich volcanic soils, and selectively handpicked coffee cherries are dried slowly on raised tables for three to four weeks.

At a Glance

• Tasting profile: Fruit-forward, sweet and lively
• Roast: Light
• Origin: Kayanza, Burundi
• Process: Natural
• Variety: Red Bourbon
• Elevation: 1,800+ meters above sea level
• Best for: Pour-over, AeroPress and drip coffee
• Format: Whole bean or ground
• Size: 12 oz (340 g)

How We Like to Brew It

Pour-over or AeroPress will make the fruit and sweetness easy to see, while drip gives you a more relaxed everyday version of the same profile. Start with freshly ground coffee and a balanced brew ratio, then adjust grind before making big changes to dose.

Why Natural Process Matters

In natural processing, coffee cherries dry with the fruit still around the seed. When handled carefully, that can contribute to a fuller, fruitier cup than a typical washed coffee. The slow raised-table drying used for this coffee is part of what gives the lot its lively character.

Fresh Roasted in Chicago

We roast this coffee lightly in Chicago to emphasize the character of Kayanza and Red Bourbon rather than covering it with roast flavor.

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