Rubirizi Hill FW [Auction Lot

Our final lots from the 25/26 Burundian season is a washed/natural pair from Rubirizi hill, which we secured from the LMCP private auction. Rubirizi is in the catchment zone for Bukeye, which is the OG long miles station, and these top lots stood out to us on multiple rounds of sample cuppings. We really enjoyed the particular darker fruit notes and concentrated character of the Rubirizi washed, on every table this lot was a particular standout. Brew Guide: Best Brewed with: Filter Lightest Roaster Influence: Nicely sorted Burundi - super dense, hit hard with heat for a snappy roast. Best Rested: 4+ weeks Filter: 62g/L, 96°C water when fresh but go down to 93°C with rest Espresso: 18g/48g/22-25s, good turbo/soup We're tasting: Aromatics of black tea, lemon and honey alongside stewed fruits, in the cup we find dark summer berries - blackcurrants and wild brambles, alongside plum, with chamomile aromatics. As it cools becoming a little more stewed assam, with milk chocolate butter biscuit and a little bit of ripe tomato (pleasantly sweet-savoury), reminding us of a Kenya-esq profile