Kenia Gikirima

OriginKenya

Roast levelLight

ProcessWashed

Summary

A classic washed Kenyan coffee from the Gikirima washing station, part of the Kibugu Farmers Cooperative Society in Embu, on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya. Around 1,050 smallholder farmers grow SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11 varieties at altitudes above 1,800 meters. The fully washed process yields a clean, juicy cup with intense blackcurrant, orange, kiwi, and lemon acidity, complemented by a subtle tomato-like umami twist. Medium body and vibrant acidity make it a bright, expressive filter coffee.

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Brew guide

Origami

Coffee in: 16 g
Water: 260 g
Time: 2:45
Temperature: 95°C

0:00Start with 40 ml of water and a 30-second preinfusion. (30 s)
0:30Pour up to 120 ml.
1:10Increase water to 190 ml.
1:50Final pour to 260 ml.

Total brew time around 2:45, range 2:35–2:55. Adjust grind if flow is too fast or slow.

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: Filter
Decaffeinated: No
Cupping score: 0
Region: Embu
Producer: Kibugu Farmers Cooperative Society
Altitude: 1800 m.a.s.l
Variety: SL34, SL28, Ruiru 11
Notes: Blackcurrant, Lemon, Kiwi, Orange, Tomato

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