Ngoma, Washed

Lemon sherbet, blackberry & honey.

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The pioneering Vava Coffee brings us this lot from the Kuture factory on the slopes of Mount Elgon in Bungoma, Kenya. Ngoma means Drum in Kiswahili—Bungoma was named from eng'oma—the Bukusu word for drums. Kutere factory is one of two wet mills under Kikai Cooperative Society in Western Kenya. The factory is located in the Namwela division on the southern slopes of Mount Elgon and lying on the Kenya-Uganda border. The town was originally a meeting place for Bukusu elders. The sound of drums would emanate from the area as the meeting venue, leading to its eventual naming as Bungoma. The fertile lands of Mt Elgon that are farmed by the Co-op have produced a coffee full of tart blackberry, carried on lemon sherbet sweetness & swirls of honey.

--- Suggested Recipe ~~~ In: 22g Out: 46g Time: 27sec Temp: 95°C

Sourced from the Kikai Cooperative Society, this Ngoma lot represents the distinct profile of Kenya · Mount Elgon, Bungoma. As a washed coffee, it undergoes a meticulous fermentation and cleaning process that typically highlights the inherent acidity and clarity of the bean. When roasted by Five Senses, these characteristics are carefully developed to showcase a vibrant cup profile featuring notes of lemon sherbet, blackberry, and honey.

While every harvest is unique, coffees from this region are often celebrated for their bright, complex structures. To better understand how these specific descriptors align with broader sensory categories, you can consult the flavor wheel. This particular selection offers a refined look at the impact of regional terroir and traditional processing on the final cup, providing a balanced experience that emphasizes both the fruit-forward nature of the region and the clean, crisp finish expected from high-quality washed Kenyan coffees.