Ichuga, Kenya

Origin

• 🇰🇪 Kenya· Nyeri

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  50
• Bright
  40

PROFILE: Crisp & Refreshing WITH NOTES OF Peach Pie, Vanilla, Lime ROAST: Light RoastLight roastRoasted just past first crack to preserve origin character: higher acidity, florals, and fruit, lighter body. The signature of Nordic-style roasting. For Filter Brewing Download the Ichuga, Kenya Transparency Report ABOUT Nyeri County is one of Kenya's most famous growing regions. The name Nyeri is derived from the Masaai word nyiro, meaning red, after the red volcanic soil in the area. Nyeri’s red volcanic soil is rich in organic matter and nutrients, making it an excellent region for growing coffee. Ichuga is one of 5 factories owned and operated by Kiama Farmer Cooperative Society (FCS). Ichuga encapsulates everything we love about coffee from Nyeri. Fruit driven, vibrant and intense like nothing else you’ll find throughout the year. This particular selection is 'AA', which indicates the largest bean size available, and is often associated with high cup quality. We're roasting this exceptional lot for filter this year, to highlight vibrant 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. and unique character traits associated with the region. SOURCING ORIGIN: Nyeri, Kenya PRODUCER: Various small holder FCS members VARIETIES: Batian, SL - 28, SL - 34, Ruiru PROCESS: Fully 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. ALTITUDE: 1700 masl PARTNERS: Cafe Imports QUALITY SCORE: 88 HISTORY: Second year of purchasing LOT SIZE: 300kgs HARVEST: November - January