Notes and Minutiae

Kenya is simultaneously a joy and a challenge to roast. It’s easy to get distracted by the intoxicating aromas emanating from the trier as the coffee’s inherent sweetness develops. On the Cupping Table, a lovely mixture of dried fruit sweetness and slightly savory vegetal notes create balanced complexity. If we’re able to keep our focus and resist its seductive charms, we carefully roast Kenya to an exact sweet spot between first and second pop. Crisp and pronounced acidity prevails. The resulting cup is floral, with a hint of effervescence, uniformly savory and sweet. In a word, sublime.