Kenya Karimikui Aa Washed

Summary

Kenya Karimikui AA Washed is a specialty coffee from the Kirinyaga region in central Kenya, produced by the Karimikui Factory, part of the Rung'eto Farmer Cooperative Society. Grown at 1600-1700 meters above sea level, this coffee features traditional Kenyan varieties SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11. The washed processing includes a 12-24 hour fermentation and a 24-hour soaking step, followed by drying on raised African beds for 7-14 days. The cup profile is bright and juicy with notes of grapefruit, lemon, blackcurrant, and white grape, offering a clean and elegant character typical of high-quality Kenyan specialty coffee.

Details

Format

Bean

Roast profile

Omniroast

Decaffeinated

No

Price

€€€€

Cupping score

87.5

Region

Kirinyaga

Producer

Karimikui Factory

Altitude

1600 - 1700 m.a.s.l

Variety

SL34, SL28, Ruiru 11

Notes

Blackcurrant, Grape, Lemon, Grapefruit

The roaster

Red Fawn Coffee Roasters

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