coffee · September 12, 2026

A Smooth Burundi, Brought Back by Meno

A turbo shot with restrained aroma, generous body, and an exceptionally smooth finish.

Noted September 12, 2026Rotation through Sep 26
A bag of Nomad Burundi Niemba coffee beside the brewing dose shown on a scale.

Meno brought this Nomad Burundi Niemba back as a gift after picking it up in Europe, which makes the bag feel especially personal.

I pulled it on the Gaggia as an 18 g turbo shot. The aroma was a little restrained, but the cup made up for it with plenty of body. What stood out most was the texture: exceptionally smooth from the first sip through the finish.