Kenya Kirinyaga AA: Tastes like Grapefruit & Plum

Origin

• 🇰🇪 Kenya· Kirinyaga

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  75
• Bright
  65

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS THE STORY As you near the rugged peaks of Mount Kenya ( Kīrī-nyaga ), you take in the sweeping views of the lush valleys and coffee farms stretching endlessly toward the horizon. But before you continue onward to the mountain’s highest peaks – known to the locals as the Throne of Ngai – rest your bodyBodyThe 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. and re-energize with a delicious cup of our light roastLight roastRoasted just past first crack to preserve origin character: higher acidity, florals, and fruit, lighter body. The signature of Nordic-style roasting. Kirinyaga AA. Rich with vibrant notes of grapefruit and ripe plums, this divine addition to the Sterling lineup will have your mind and spirit soaring freely over the Kenyan plains. THE DETAILS Region: Kirinyaga Varietal: SL28SL28A Kenyan variety selected in the 1930s by Scott Agricultural Laboratories, prized for intense blackcurrant acidity and deep sweetness., SL34SL34SL28's sibling selection, also from Kenya's Scott Labs. Slightly less celebrated but hardier, with a similar juicy, complex cup., Ruiru 11, and Batian Process: 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: 1600-2200m THE DEAL FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS via USPS ground. If your delivery address is within 2 miles of NW Portland, input the discount code "LOCAL" at checkout for a 10% discount. Please include extra details in “order notes” upon checkout. BREWING RECOMMENDATIONS Brewing coffee shouldn't be difficult, so let's keep it simple. On an auto drip or pour over, a good brewing ratio to start with is 1:16 (aka, the golden ratio ) of coffee to water. For example, when making one 9-10oz mug of brew, 20 grams of coffee with 320 grams of water should do the trick. Fine tune the brew to your desired taste by incrementally adjusting the measurements. Have a home espresso bar setup? At our cafe we typically aim for a 30g double shot (or up to 35g with light roasts) using 20g of ground coffee and extract between 28-32 seconds. Voilà ! Whether you want to extract espresso, polish your brew on a chemex, enjoy the richness through a French press, or simply brew on drip -- Make it yours!