Kenya · Fully Washed
Nthimbiri AA, Kenya - Espresso
Roasted by Father Carpenter
Kenyan Nthimbiri AA with phosphoric acidity and jammy blackberry, currants, concord grape notes.
From the roaster
Selected from a table in Nairobi in the warmth of March, this lot stood out with bells & whistles - with its phosphoric acidity and jammy qualities. A fantastic representation of Kenyan excellence.
Flavour notes: Blackberry, Currants, Concord Grape Roasted For: Espresso Producers: Nthimbiri Farmers’ Cooperative Society (FCS) Located: Meru, Kenya Varietal: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 Harvest: 2025 Processing: Fully Washed
— Father Carpenter
Context
This fully washed SL28 from the Nthimbiri Farmers' Cooperative Society in Kenya's Meru region displays the dark berry character typical of this heritage varietal. Father Carpenter has roasted it specifically for espresso, emphasizing blackberry, currants, and Concord grape notes—a profile that suggests the bright acidity SL28 is known for has been tempered into deeper, wine-like sweetness through the roast. The fully washed process highlights the bean's clean, articulate fruit expression rather than fermented complexity, allowing the varietal's inherent characteristics to shine through.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nthimbiri AA, Kenya - Espresso grown?
Nthimbiri AA, Kenya - Espresso, roasted by Father Carpenter, is sourced from Nyeri, Kenya.
What does Nthimbiri AA, Kenya - Espresso taste like?
Expect tasting notes of Blackberry, Currants, and Concord Grape.
How is Nthimbiri AA, Kenya - Espresso processed?
Nthimbiri AA, Kenya - Espresso uses the Fully Washed process.
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