This roaster is a personal favorite of Jonny, our San Francisco Flagship store manager and tasting panel member, who has 10+ years of barista experience plus a background as head roaster.
Jonny loves Flower Child for its commitment to ethical sourcing and roasts that highlight the coffee’s true character. This one is a pinnacle of Burundian coffee, singing a harmonious medley of sweetness and acidity with notes of berries, oolong tea, and sweet cherries.
🌎 Origin: Kayanza, Burundi
🔬 Variety: Red Bourbon
⛰️ Elevation: 1,850–2,100 MASL
🔥 Roast: Light
Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 21 reviews)
Claire★★★★★
Finally, a coffee that actually tastes as good as it smells when you open the bag. The roast is so even and clean, I can taste the subtle fruit notes without any bitterness. Even my picky barista friend was impressed.
Lucy K.★★★★★
I’ve been through a lot of single-origin coffees, but this one’s got a clean, balanced finish that’s hard to find — it’s smooth without being flat. The fact that a seasoned roaster picked it makes sense, you can taste the experience in every cup.
Sophia★★★★★
Finally a roast that tastes as bright and clean as the tasting notes promise — Jonny clearly knows his stuff. The beans are uniformly roasted, making dialing in my espresso shot effortless. This has officially kicked my usual morning bag to the curb.
Emma★★★★★
First brew this morning, and the depth of flavor is impressive — clearly someone who knows their beans was involved in sourcing. I’ll definitely be ordering more.
Isabella B.★★★★★
I’ve been brewing this coffee for a week now and the roast is incredibly consistent from bag to bag, which I really appreciate as someone who’s been let down by uneven batches before. It’s smooth with a nice depth—exactly what I was hoping for after reading about Jonny’s experience.
Eli B.★★★★★
The tasting panel description caught my eye and honestly the flavor is exactly as promised—clean and well-rounded without any harshness. I've been brewing it in my French press and it's become my go-to morning cup.
Zoe J.★★★★★
It's got that smooth, balanced profile Jonny clearly dialed in—perfect for my morning pour-over. The beans are consistently great, with a nice finish that doesn't turn bitter as it cools. Definitely my new go-to for a daily cup.
Hannah E.★★★★★
I've been brewing this for a week now, and the notes really come through cleanly with a pour-over—Jonny clearly knows his roast profiles. The bag's aroma alone makes my morning routine feel special.
Grace★★★★★
The flavor is really well-balanced; I've been brewing it in my French press and it comes out smooth every time. Definitely a step up from what I was buying at the grocery store.
Victoria D.★★★★★
The tasting panel’s approval was the main reason I tried this roaster, and the fact that a seasoned barista curated the profile really shows in the evenness of the roast. The coffee comes out with a clean, balanced flavor every time—exactly what I was hoping for.