Mukunga Estate Kenya - Washed Sl28, Ruiru

Summary

Mukunga Estate is a washed single-estate coffee from the Githunguri region of Kiambu, Kenya, grown by Hanner Wanjiku Mukunga at 1,800–1,850 metres above sea level in rich volcanic soil near the Aberdare forest. The SL28 and Ruiru varieties are handpicked ripe, depulped, fermented for 24 hours, washed and soaked in clean water for a further 24 hours, then dried on raised beds for 10–18 days. Light roast for filter, with notes of red currant, black tea, hibiscus and lychee. Cupping score 88.

Details

Format

Bean

Roast profile

Filter

Decaffeinated

No

Price

€€€€

Cupping score

88

Region

Githunguri

Producer

Hanner Wanjiku Mukunga

Altitude

1800 - 1850 m.a.s.l

Variety

SL28, Ruiru 11

Notes

Lychee, Red Currant, Black Tea, Hibiscus

The roaster

Four Hundred MG

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