A fine Burundi single origin coffee exhibits a clean, delicate flavor with a rich body and acidity of winey notes . Coffee reviews indicate that Burundi coffees have a sweet berry tastes floral notes and berry-like aromas resembling wine characteristics some suggest.

Taste Profile: The sweet and clean flavor along with other characteristics of Burundi coffee has often led to comparisons with the coffees of neighboring Rwanda, particularly in the northern region of Kayanza, where it neighbors on the Rwandan border.