Kenya Kiambu Spike Aa

Summary

A dynamic AA lot from Spike Estate in Kenya's Kiambu region, grown by Manasseh Kibochi at 1,700-1,800 meters on volcanic soils. Planted mainly with Bourbon-derived cultivars such as SL28, the coffee undergoes traditional Kenyan wet processing: hand-picked cherries are pulped, dry fermented 16-24 hours, washed, soaked 24 hours, then dried on raised African beds for 10-18 days. The cup shows white grape, brown sugar, dried cherry, cranberry and a five-spice finish with sparkling citrus acidity.

Details

Format

Bean

Roast profile

Filter

Decaffeinated

No

Price

€€€€

Region

Kiambu

Producer

Manasseh Kibochi

Altitude

1700 - 1800 m.a.s.l

Variety

SL28, Bourbon

Notes

Caramel, Cranberry, Clove, Grape, Brown Sugar, Maple, Honey, Baking Spice, Cherry

The roaster

Revel Coffee

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