Kenya · Fully washed · Light
Kenya Mwiria Embu
Roasted by Per'La Specialty Roasters
This light roast coffee from Kenya features delightful flavors of grapefruit, black currant, and cherry.

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Kenya Mwiria Embu
Roast Level: Light
Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, Black Currant, Cherry
Farm: Various family owned farms organized around the Mwiria Factory
Region: Mwiria Embu
Process: Fully washed and dried on raised beds
Altitude: 1,690 MASL
Species: 100% Arabica
Variety: SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11
Elevate your coffee experience with our Kenya Mwiria Embu beans, known for their light roast and delightful flavors of grapefruit, black currant, and cherry. Sourced from family-owned farms near the Mwiria Factory in Kenya's coffee growing zone, these beans undergo meticulous fully washed processing for exceptional quality. Grown at 1,690 MASL, featuring SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11 varieties, they embody the rich coffee heritage of the region.
— Per'La Specialty Roasters
Context
The Kenya Mwiria Embu, sourced by Per'La Specialty Roasters, represents the meticulous output of family-owned farms organized around the Mwiria Factory. Located in the Mwiria Embu region, this lot is composed entirely of the SL28 varietal, a plant celebrated for its resilience and distinct cup profile. The coffee undergoes a fully washed process, a method often utilized in East Africa to highlight the inherent acidity and clean, vibrant characteristics of the bean.
When evaluating such coffees, one might reference a flavor wheel to better identify the nuanced interplay of grapefruit, black currant, and cherry notes present in this specific harvest. While fully washed coffees are generally recognized for their bright, crisp clarity, the unique terroir of the Embu region provides a distinct foundation for these flavors to develop. This selection offers a focused look at the high-quality standards maintained by the producers at the Mwiria Factory.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kenya Mwiria Embu grown?
Kenya Mwiria Embu, roasted by Per'La Specialty Roasters, is sourced from Nyeri, Kenya.
What does Kenya Mwiria Embu taste like?
Expect tasting notes of Grapefruit, Black Currant, and Cherry.
How is Kenya Mwiria Embu processed?
Kenya Mwiria Embu uses the Fully washed process.
What roast level is Kenya Mwiria Embu?
It is roasted to a light level.
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