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Gala Apple Brown Sugar Almond Juicy

Traditional
Modern

Filter & Espresso


1234 LBS


Expressive Light


Diedrich CR-35


Raised-Bed Dried


Coffee Summary


Kenya


SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11


April 29th '24



Dry Washed

Traditional
Modern

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This exceptional micro-lot from the Thirikwa Cooperative Society showcases the rich terroir of Mt. Kenya. Grown in nutrient-dense, volcanic soils, the coffee is meticulously hand-picked by over 1,500 smallholder farmers. At the Gakuyu-ini wet mill, only the finest cherries are selected and processed with eco-conscious methods, and the result is a coffee that reflects both the land's natural richness and the farmers' dedication to quality.

This exceptional micro-lot from the Thirikwa Cooperative Society showcases the rich terroir of Mt. Kenya. Grown in nutrient-dense, volcanic soils, the coffee is meticulously hand-picked by over 1,500 smallholder farmers....

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Origin

Kenya

Kenya's coffee history is marked by innovation, quality, and a unique production system. Introduced by French missionaries in the late 19th century, coffee soon became vital to Kenya's economy. The...

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Elevation

1650 MASL

Elevation influences coffee cultivation, impacting flavor and quality. Higher elevations offer cooler temperatures, slowing the growth of coffee cherries, allowing more time for complex sugar and flavor development. This results...

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Variety

SL28 SL34 Ruiru 11

Tall both in stature and in reputation, the SL28 variety was developed in the early 1930's by Scott Laboratories. This cultivar was spread across Kenya and Uganda, where it is...

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Harvest

Kenya

The specialty harvest within East Africa takes place from early October through December and sometimes into January. As with all agriculture, the harvest times can vary due to factors like...

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Process

Dry Washed

This washed coffee is depulped and fermented dry for twenty-four hours, followed by channel washing. The parchment coffee is then dried for approximately fifteen days on raised beds. The processing...

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Drying

Raised-Bed Dried

Raised-beds are scaffold like structures that elevate perforated trays that hold coffee parchment or cherries. The holes in the structure allow for airflow on a near 360 degree level, ensuring...

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Roasting

Diedrich CR-35

Prior to production, each roast goes through a rigorous dial-in process, where we fine-tune our temperature curves. We roast to tight tolerances, with no more than 1° deviation from target...

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Agtron

#76.7 Expressive Light

Nordic-style roasting is a moniker applied to the very light roasting style that many employ in Northern Europe. We've opted to refer to this as Expressive Light. Seldomly do we...

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Inventory

1234 LBS

Day after day, producers, roasters, and cuppers alike all spend countless hours of work to produce and roast small, traceable lots that we within specialty coffee call microlots. Ranging anywhere...

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Caffeine

0mg / 12oz

With less than 10mg of caffeine per 12oz cup, these coffees still have full flavor. Whether you are sensitive to or abstain from caffeine, you can enjoy them in the morning, noon, and night.

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Extraction

Filter, Espresso

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| 0.6176° S, 35.2863° E | Coffee Export: 45 kT | HARVEST SEASON: October | Avg Elevation: 1500 MASL | Rainfall: 50" | 0.6176° S, 35.2863° E | Coffee Export: 45 kT | HARVEST SEASON: October | Avg Elevation: 1500 MASL | Rainfall: 50" |

T h e S t o r y

This micro-lot from the Thirikwa Society is a true testament to the exceptional terroir of Mt. Kenya. Crafted with care by the dedicated smallholder farmers of the Thirikwa Cooperative Society, this coffee is a reflection of both the land's natural...

E x t r a c t i o n G u i d e s

 

Overview

Origami & Sibarist Fast

Coffee: 25g

Water: 400g @ 200°F


Grind
560µm

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Recipe

0:00 - Bloom - 50g
0:30 - Center Pour - 200g
1:00 - Center Pour - 300g
1:30 - Center to Spiral - 400g
Drain 2:30

FEATURED EQUIPMENT

 

Overview

Coffee: 19g

Yield: 46g

Recipe

Line Pressure: 0-3.5s

9 Bar Until Done

FEATURED EQUIPMENT

 

Resumen

Origami & Sibarist Fast

Café: 25g

Agua: 400g @ 93°C


Molido
560µm

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Receta

0:00 - Bloom - 50g
0:30 - Center Pour - 200g
1:00 - Center Pour - 300g
1:30 - Center to Spiral - 400g
Drain 2:30

PRODUCTOS DESTACADOS

 

Resumen

Café: 19g

Rendimiento: 46g

Receta

Line Pressure: 0-3.5s

9 Bar hasta que esté listo.

PRODUCTOS DESTACADOS

T r a n s p a r e n c y

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Green Cost

$5.01

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Pay Structure

B

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Market Price

$1.85

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Transportation

$0.89

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Cup Score

86

As we travel the world and taste coffees, we evaluate all the coffees we taste on a scoresheet developed by coffee professionals around the world. Through this, we can participate...

Lot Size

2600LBS

Lot size is seemingly straightforward when taken at face value, but it gets more convoluted as you look closely at the vernacular of the specialty coffee industry. Terms such as...

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