Kenya
Kenya Embu
Embu, Central Kenya · 1400–1800 masl · Washed
Classic Kenyan intensity from the slopes of Mt. Kenya: a juicy, savory-sweet cup of blackcurrant and tomato with a grapefruit snap.
Flavor profile
| Bean | Acidity | Fruitiness | Complexity | Bitterness | Body | Sweetness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Embu | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 7 |
Details
- Varieties
- SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11
- Processing
- Washed
- Roast
- Medium-Light
- Harvest
- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan
Tasting notes
BlackcurrantTomatoGrapefruitBrown Sugar
Brewing recommendations
Pour-Over V60affinity 9/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 210s
Highlights blackcurrant and tomato; clean and articulate.
Chemexaffinity 8/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 94°C
- Ratio
- 1:17
- Brew
- 270s
Tea-like clarity; blackcurrant and tomato shine through.
Kalita Waveaffinity 7/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 240s
Balanced extraction; blackcurrant and tomato with rounded sweetness.
AeroPressaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 85°C
- Ratio
- 1:14
- Brew
- 90s
Versatile cup; blackcurrant and tomato with soft acidity.
Cold Brewaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1050µm)
- Temp
- 80°C
- Ratio
- 1:8
- Brew
- 12h
Smooth and sweet; blackcurrant and tomato without the bite.
Espressoaffinity 5/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:2
- Brew
- 28s
Concentrated blackcurrant and tomato; syrupy shot.
French Pressaffinity 4/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1050µm)
- Temp
- 95°C
- Ratio
- 1:15
- Brew
- 240s
Heavy body; blackcurrant and tomato with textured mouthfeel.
Moka Potaffinity 4/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 96°C
- Ratio
- 1:7
- Brew
- 300s
Bold and rich; blackcurrant and tomato in a concentrated cup.