Almost African (Washed)
Almost African (Washed)
Quickborn Roastery

Almost African (washed)

OriginKenya, Colombia
ProcessCo-Fermentation, Washed

Summary

A seasonal filter blend combining a washed Kenyan coffee from Thirikwa Farmers Cooperative in Kirinyaga (SL28, SL34 varieties) with a CO-fermented Colombian Bourbon Rosado from Finca Río Negro in Huila. The Kenyan component provides bright, juicy acidity and structure, while the Colombian co-ferment (anaerobic fermentation with orange and passion fruit purée) adds intense notes of passion fruit, orange peel, and sweet tropical character. Flavour profile: passion fruit, grapefruit, berries. Grown at approximately 1650m above sea level.

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Brew guide

V60

Ratio 1:15
Coffee in
20 g
Time
2:40
Temperature
94°C

Grind: 24 clicks (Comandante)

  1. 1.Pour 60 g of water over the coffee and let it bloom. (40 s)
  2. 0:40Slowly pour 120 g of water in circular motions.
  3. 3.When the previous pour has almost drained, add the final 120 g of water, slowly and in circles.

Water profile: GH 5, KH 3.

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
Altitude
1650 m.a.s.l
Variety
SL34, SL28, Pink Bourbon
Notes
Grapefruit, Passion Fruit

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