KENYA | Kithiria AA | Washed | 250gms

Origin

• 🇰🇪 Kenya· Embu

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
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Tasting NotesTasting notesThe flavors a roaster perceives in the cup — 'jasmine, apricot, black tea'. Descriptive associations, not ingredients: nothing is added to the coffee.: Blackberry, strawberry & intense acidityAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it. Region: Embu County Varietals: SL28SL28A Kenyan variety selected in the 1930s by Scott Agricultural Laboratories, prized for intense blackcurrant acidity and deep sweetness. & 34, Ruiru 11 & Batian Processing: WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. Recipe: Espresso: 1:2.5 Filter: 1:17 About: Kenya is an amazing coffee destination, they are known for their powerful aromas, refreshing acidity, flavors of sweet berries, rich mouthfeelBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method., with clean and lingering aftertastes. In Kenya, a cooperative is a democratically run organization with producers acting as both representatives and as members of the governing board. Allowing coffees to be sold at auction or outside auction, meaning a higher price for the farmers. This coffee is meticulously produced and scores a solid 87 points. It is bright and in your face, making it perfect for the acidity junkies!