Sweet and clean, with a silky body and a Meyer lemon sweet-tartness. Distinct notes of gooseberry bring a gently savory twist that keeps the cup interesting from first sip to last.

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Kenya Kathakwa

Process
Washed
Sub Region
embu
Producer
Kibugu Society
Harvest Time
January 2018
Elevation
1600 - 1600
Variety
sl 28 & sl 34

Roaster’s Notes

We found this gem of a coffee while cupping at the Central Kenya Coffee Mill in Nyeri, Kenya this past January. This week 19 outturn from Kathakwa showed a beautiful tannic black tea backbone that carried whimsical orchard fruit, fresh citrus and wild berry notes.

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