Ep. 766 Kenya Kiriga Estate AB


Demerara sugar, blackberry jam, rhubarb

A big spoonful of soft, brown demerara sugar comes in first before a jammy fruitiness of blackberries and rhubarb take over in this super sweet coffee.

  • Country: Kenya
  • Region: Central Province
  • District: Muranga
  • Constituency: Gatanga
  • Nearest town: Thika
  • Estate: Kiriga
  • Size: 51 hectares
  • Producer: Dr. Brian Gakunga
  • Altitude: 1,550–1,650 m.a.s.l.
  • Varietals: SL28 & SL34
  • Size grading: AB
  • Processing method: Washed
  • GPS coordinates: 1°00'16.5"S 37°01'47.6"E

Further Information

Tasting notes: Demerara sugar, blackberry jam, rhubarb

Cup of Excellence Cupping Scores

  • Clean cup: (1–8): 6
  • Sweetness: (1–8): 7
  • Acidity: (1–8): 6.5
  • Mouthfeel: (1–8): 6.5
  • Flavour: (1–8): 6.5
  • Aftertaste: (1–8): 6
  • Balance: (1–8): 6
  • Overall: (1–8): 6.5
  • Correction:(+36): +36
  • Total (max. 100): 87

Roast Information
Medium - fairly quick to keep the zing, but make sure you give this enough heat and time to get the brown sugar notes developed too.