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'Kenyan produces perhaps the most unique, and instantly recognisable coffee of all the origins. This one is unusually versatile to boot!'
We usually find that Kenyan coffee makes for amazing filter coffee, but it doesn't tend to work so well in espresso. It's the acidity. Espresso tends to amplify everything and these high acidity coffees are usually just a bit...too much - for most people at least. This one though is a bit different.
SL14 is a new varietal on me, and perhaps that's what makes for a more balanced brew - but I'm just guessing. Anyhow, in the cup you'll find some lovely dark, black cherry notes, all plummy and juicy. There's the usual lemon acidity too, but it's definitely more subtle here, less zingy. The finish has a nice honey/toffee quality to it too, which helps to keep everything civilised, however you like to brew.
Origin: Ngairiama, Kirinyaga District, Central Province, Kenya.
Varietals: SL14 and SL28
Processing: Washed
Roast degree: 127 (read more).
Suitable for: All Brew Methods (read more)
Q Score: 87 (what's this?)
You can get more sensory information about the coffee by looking at the diagrams in the images above. If you need to know how these work, just click here.
Taste and flavour perception are complex and difficult to articulate. We love sharing our tasting notes with you, but please don't rely too heavily on our reports. Your experience is what matters most and it may be different. We've written about that whole issue here.
IMPORTANT: Please read our short Coffee Bean Care Guide here.
Want to know more about this coffee? Read on......
The Karimikui factory is situated in Ngairiama, within the Gichugu division of Kirinyaga district, Central Province. It is one of the three factories that constitute the esteemed Rungeto Farmers Coop Society, alongside Kiangoi and Kii. Established in 1953, the Rungeto Farmers Coop Society has grown to include approximately 3507 dedicated members. Each smallholder member is allocated around a hectare of land for cultivating coffee alongside vegetable crops to support their families. The region surrounding Karimikui factory boasts fertile and nutrient-rich red volcanic soil, which provides an ideal foundation for coffee growth.
The combination of fertile soil, high altitudes, and ample rainfall contribute to the unique terroir of the Karimikui factory's coffee, ultimately shaping its distinct flavors and characteristics. The smallholder farmers within the cooperative take pride in their meticulous cultivation practices, which harness the natural resources of the region to produce exceptional coffees.
