Kenya
Kenya Embu
Embu, Central Kenya · 1400–1800 masl · Washed
View on mapClassic 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.