Paradise Roasters - Kenya AA - Wagumuga

Origin: South Central Kenya
Region:
Processing Method: wet-processed
Organic: not certified, but use of chemicals is rare
Roast: Medium

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The Story:

Kenya offers consistently great coffee from a country recently in political upheaval and general disarray. The Kenyan coffee business is reputed for it's auction system of grading and selling coffee by small lots. AA is the designation for the largest beans, not necessarily the best beans. The best Kenya coffees are specific auction lots sold to the highest bidder for high prices. Small farmers can be rewarded for growing great coffee.

Coffee from Kenya is most frequently characterized as having a red wine taste profile, which refers to the fruity acid taste structure of the bean - it is not for people who do not like acidity in coffee. In addition to wine, a great Kenya coffee will also sport berry tastes - specifically black currant and blueberry.

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The Coffee:

Aroma: dried fruit
Acidity: crisp and bright
Flavor: fruity (cherry and currant) and herbal (cedar and leather)
Body: medium
Notes: A top auction lot Kenya. A balanced but powerful cup. Complex notes of cherry, black currant, blueberry, and grapefruit.

See recent review at Coffee Reviews.