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Café Kenya Nyeri 1kg

Roasted by Coutume Café

Ce café de spécialité du Kenya provient de la région du Mont Kenya et offre des notes de cassis et sucre roux.

Café Kenya Nyeri 1kg — Coutume Café
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cassisfruits secssucre roux

From the roaster

Café de spécialité originaire du Kenya, le fameux Nyeri provient de la région du Mont Kenya.

En process lavé, il fera de très bons filtres comme d'excellents empressés, aux notes de cassis, fruits secs et sucre roux. Ce café est issu d'une des plus anciennes fermes de café du Kenya, avantageusement située sur les hauteurs du Mont Kenya, sur un sol volcanique particulièrement propice à la culture du café.

— Coutume Café

Context

Sourced from the renowned Nyeri region, the Café Kenya Nyeri 1kg by Coutume Café offers a refined expression of one of East Africa’s most celebrated coffee-growing landscapes. This lot has undergone the lavé (washed) process, a technique frequently employed in Kenya to highlight the inherent acidity and clean, vibrant profiles for which the region is famous.

In the cup, the roaster identifies notes of cassis, dried fruits, and brown sugar. While individual experiences vary, those exploring these specific descriptors may find it helpful to consult the flavor wheel to better categorize the nuanced interplay between the bright, berry-like acidity and the deeper, caramelized sweetness present in this selection. By focusing on the intersection of traditional processing and regional terroir, this coffee serves as a compelling example of the meticulous standards maintained by producers in Nyeri.

Buy — €52 from Coutume Café

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Café Kenya Nyeri 1kg grown?

Café Kenya Nyeri 1kg, roasted by Coutume Café, is sourced from Nyeri, Kenya.

What does Café Kenya Nyeri 1kg taste like?

Expect tasting notes of cassis, fruits secs, and sucre roux.

How is Café Kenya Nyeri 1kg processed?

Café Kenya Nyeri 1kg uses the lavé process.

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