Kenya Premium Nyeri – Karindundu AA

Description

Karindundu Coffee Factory was founded in 1985 and joined the Barichu Farmers’ Cooperative Society in 1996. Located on the slopes of Mt Kenya, the rainfall and soil conditions are ideally suited for high-grown coffees with outstanding, complex flavor profiles. A total of 520 smallholder farmers (350 men, 170 women) deliver cherry to the washing station. The factory makes cash advances available to the farmers, as well as training on coffee growing and sustainable practices.

Tasting Notes: A good example of classic high end Kenyan coffee. Best in the light to medium roast levels but works at light to dark roasts depending on individual taste preference. Very clean and delicate for a Kenya. Light to medium roasts are sweet upfront with some clear citrus/floral tones. A hint of red fruit balances out with a chocolate like undertone, hint of herbal spice in the aftertaste. Darker roasts are decently less citric and floral, bringing robust bakers chocolate and spice tones to the foreground.

Roasting Notes:  Easy to roast, medium to low chaff. A very fun one to play with – a big Kenya fan is going to want to stick on the lighter side of roasting but rest assured the cup is tasty light to dark. Lighter roasts are sweet and delicate, great depth of flavor. Dark roasts get a little hefty and bittersweet, a punchy and strong dark roast coffee.