Kenya · Washed
Kenya, Kiangoi AA, Kirinyaga
Roasted by Sightglass Coffee
A classic washed Kenyan coffee from the foothills of Mount Kenya, grown by smallholder members of the Kiangoi factory.
From the roaster
A classic washed Kenyan from the foothills of Mount Kenya, grown by 950 smallholder members of the Kiangoi factory in Kirinyaga County. Expect flavors of black currant, ruby grapefruit, and molasses.
— Sightglass Coffee
Context
Sourced from the Kiangoi factory in the Kirinyaga region, this Kenya Kiangoi AA represents the hallmark profile of one of East Africa’s most celebrated coffee-growing areas. Kenya · Kirinyaga is renowned for producing beans with vibrant acidity and complex, layered profiles. This specific lot, roasted by Sightglass Coffee, undergoes a washed process, a method typically employed to highlight the inherent clarity and bright, sparkling acidity characteristic of high-quality Kenyan coffees.
In the cup, this selection presents a distinct interplay of deep, dark fruit and citrus brightness, featuring notes of black currant, ruby grapefruit, and a rich, lingering molasses sweetness. When evaluating these specific characteristics, drinkers may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between the sharp citrus tones and the heavier, sugar-derived base notes. This coffee serves as a quintessential example of the precision and intensity that define the Kirinyaga terroir.
In the Encyclopedia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kenya, Kiangoi AA, Kirinyaga grown?
Kenya, Kiangoi AA, Kirinyaga, roasted by Sightglass Coffee, is sourced from Kirinyaga, Kenya.
What does Kenya, Kiangoi AA, Kirinyaga taste like?
Expect tasting notes of black currant, ruby grapefruit, and molasses.
How is Kenya, Kiangoi AA, Kirinyaga processed?
Kenya, Kiangoi AA, Kirinyaga uses the Washed process.
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