Tasting Notes: Smoked Caramel, Chocolate Frosting, Meringue
Blend of coffees from Kenya & Colombia Nevado
Kenya
800 Smallholder Farmers | Region: Western Rift Valley, Kenya | Varietal: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian | Mill/Washing Station: Colombia PKR | Importer: Crop to Cup | Processing: Washed | Altitude: 1,600–2,200 MASL
Colombia Nevado
593 Smallholder Producers | Region: Santa Maria, Pitalito, Colombia Nevado | Varietal: Caturra, Colombia, Castillo | Mill/Washing Station: On the Farm | Importer: The Coffee Quest | Processing: Washed | Altitude: 1,600–1,900 MASL
Our average cupping score: 85.5
About the Producers
Kenya: Kenya is a powerhouse of coffee production. It supplies just a small percentage of the world’s consumption, but makes up for this fact in the truly unique flavor of its coffee. What makes Kenyan coffee special is its meticulous processing, oftentimes this is a washed process due to cultural preference and auction standards. This results in a clean cup with vibrant acidity, most times likened to tropical fruit. Cultural ties to coffee production in Kenya run deep, with small farms paving the way for its legacy. About 70% of Kenya’s coffee is produced by smallholder farmers who sell their coffee to washing stations, where it is processed and sold. Around 6 million people in Kenya are either directly or indirectly supported by coffee production.
Colombia Nevado: El Nevado del Huila is a communal lot sourced from farmers in Huila, Colombia, living in the shadow of the country's highest volcano. This coffee embodies a profound commitment to the producers. It represents more than just selecting their finest microlots; it is a promise to purchase the entirety of their harvest. Each lot undergoes a rigorous selection process, with multiple cuppings at buying stations and warehouses to ensure only clean, sweet, and high-quality coffees are blended into the final product. The result is an exceptional, approachable cup—a direct tribute to the farmers' dedication and their majestic landscape.
What makes this coffee stand out
This dark-roasted blend is a delightful combination of three coffees from Colombia and Kenya. The Colombian coffees provide a delicious base, where the unique characteristics of the Kenyan coffee shines. This coffee is super sweet—and if you love dark roasts, you're sure to love this blend.
Pour over recipe:
Ratio: 18g coffee, 320g water | Grind: Medium | Water: 198F
0:00 80 g (bloom)
0:30 200 g
1:00 320 g
3:30 Target brew time
