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Dedan Kimathi AA - Wet Process - 2022

Roasted by Passenger Coffee

This coffee offers a sweet and balanced profile with notes of pear, vanilla, blackcurrant, cola, key lime, and toffee.

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Dedan Kimathi AA - Wet Process - 2022 — Passenger Coffee
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From the roaster

Inviting notes of pear and creamy vanilla on the nose introduce a delightfully sweet and balanced profile with juicy blackcurrant, cola, and key lime flavors accompanied by a rich toffee finish.

— Passenger Coffee

Context

The Dedan Kimathi AA, sourced by Passenger Coffee, represents a classic expression of the high-quality output associated with the Kenya Nyeri region. As a washed coffee, this lot undergoes a meticulous processing method designed to highlight the inherent acidity and structural clarity for which the country is renowned. While washed coffees are often celebrated for their clean, vibrant profiles, the specific character of this 2022 harvest offers a complex interplay of bright citrus and deep, sweet undertones. When evaluating such nuanced profiles, enthusiasts often consult a flavor wheel to better articulate the distinction between the sharp acidity of key lime and the richer, dessert-like qualities of toffee and creamy vanilla. This particular selection serves as a compelling example of how careful cultivation and precise processing can yield a cup that balances delicate fruit notes with a substantial, lingering finish.

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Dedan Kimathi AA - Wet Process - 2022 grown?

Dedan Kimathi AA - Wet Process - 2022, roasted by Passenger Coffee, is sourced from Nyeri, Kenya.

What does Dedan Kimathi AA - Wet Process - 2022 taste like?

Expect tasting notes of pear, creamy vanilla, blackcurrant, cola, key lime, and toffee.

How is Dedan Kimathi AA - Wet Process - 2022 processed?

Dedan Kimathi AA - Wet Process - 2022 uses the Washed process.

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