Karimikui
Summary
A single-origin coffee from Kenya's Kirinyaga region, processed at the Karimikui washing station from 2,591 smallholder farmers. Grown at 1,600–1,700 meters above sea level. Varieties include SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11. Washed processing with 12–24 hour fermentation followed by clean water washing and 24-hour soaking, then dried on raised beds for 7–14 days. Flavour profile features red currant, wild berries, and grapefruit. Light roast suitable for both espresso and filter preparation.
Espresso
Ratio 1:2,5- Coffee in
- 19 g
- Coffee out
- 45 g
- Time
- 28 s
- Temperature
- 93°C
Pull longer to enjoy the full potential.
V60
- Coffee in
- 13 g
- Water
- 200 g
- Time
- 2:15
- Temperature
- 92°C
Grind: Comandante 28 clicks (fairly coarse)
- 0:00Bloom with 50 g in a circular motion.
- 0:30Pour in a circular motion until the scale shows 100 g.
- 1:00Pour in a circular motion until 150 g, then pour only in the center until 200 g.
Published by the roaster for this coffee. Treat it as a starting point — your grinder, water and machine will want their own tweaks.
Details
- Format
- Bean
- Roast profile
- Omniroast
- Decaffeinated
- No
- Altitude
- 1600 - 1700 m.a.s.l
- Variety
- SL34, SL28, Ruiru 11
- Notes
- Red Currant, Grapefruit
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