KENYA Kirinyaga

DESCRIPTION: Kirinyaga is one of the most lush environments in Kenya, quite jungle-like like and as many know, good rainfall and plenty of shade often makes the tastiest cup. Growing the coffee is only half the battle in producing stellar coffee. What separates Kenya from most other producing nations is the way it organizes farmers into Farmer Cooperative Societies (FCS), basicall,y every farmer, large or small, is connected to internal infostructure that gives them the support, knowledge, and tools to grow the best coffee. These FCS’s are all locally owned, organized, and run, letting them adapt to their microclimates and individual needs.

TASTING NOTES: A very clean and bright cup, silky-smooth mouthfeel that shines from the first whiff of honey sweetness to the final sip of bolder spice. Best served at light-to-medium roasts. A brighter, full-flavored cup with great depth of flavor. Upon first sip, one will see a vibrant burst of lemon/orange citric comingling with a slight red fruit, quickly balanced by a creamy cocoa undertone with a little gentle black-tea like spice in the aftertaste. Underlying notes of roasted nuts and cocoa anchor the profile. As the cup cools, the acidity softens and a deeper chocolate note swells, yet the honey aromatics persist, making every temperature stage deliciously consistent.