Kenya Kangocho AA

At approximately 1,800 meters in the town of Karatina, you will find the Kangocho Factory, a co-op with roughly 350 smallholder farmers. The red cherries are hand-picked and carried to the wet mill, where they are splayed out on a patio, sorted for defects and ripeness, and brought to the pulping station. The coffee is then placed in fermentation tanks for over 24 hours, washed, and transferred to the drying beds.

Flavor Notes:  Blood Orange + Blackcurrant + White Chocolate

Roast Level:  Light

Sourced from the Kangocho Factory in the Karatina region, this Kenya Kangocho AA represents the hallmark profile of Kenya · Nyeri coffee. Washed coffees from this area are frequently celebrated for their vibrant acidity and complex, layered profiles. By utilizing the washed processing method, the producers ensure that the inherent characteristics of the bean are highlighted, resulting in a clean cup that allows the distinct notes of blood orange, blackcurrant, and white chocolate to shine.

This specific lot is brought to market by Coffee By Design, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail required to bring high-quality Kenyan beans to the roastery. When evaluating the nuances of such a bright and fruit-forward profile, tasters often find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the specific citrus and berry descriptors present. This coffee serves as a quintessential example of the precision and clarity that define the region’s output.