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Kenya Kirinyaga Karimiku Factory AA Washed
  • Kenya Kirinyaga Karimiku Factory AA Washed
  • Kenya Kirinyaga Karimiku Factory AA Washed
Kenya Kirinyaga Karimiku Factory AA Washed

Kenya Kirinyaga Karimiku Factory AA Washed

RM260.00 MYR
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Origin: Kirinyaga, Kenya

Altitude: 1,600 – 1,800 m

Variety: SL28, SL34

Processing Method:  Washed

Roast Level:  Light Roast

Flavor Profile: Mulberry, Pomegranate, Red Apple, Prune

Region and Farm Introduction: Karimiku Factory is located in Kirinyaga, one of Kenya’s most prestigious coffee-growing regions situated along the slopes of Mt. Kenya. The area benefits from volcanic red soils, cool high-altitude microclimates, and abundant rainfall — all contributing to slow cherry maturation and exceptional cup quality.

Karimiku operates under a local farmers’ cooperative, sourcing cherries from smallholders who typically manage 100–300 coffee trees each. With strict hand selection and meticulous washing techniques, the factory consistently produces clean and vibrant coffees.

Processing Method Features: Karimiku uses Kenya’s classic double-washed method. After hand sorting, cherries are depulped and fermented in tanks for 24–48 hours, then washed through traditional grading channels. The parchment is soaked in clean water for an additional 12–24 hours to enhance clarity before drying on raised beds for 10–18 days. This meticulous process produces coffees with layered acidity, high clarity, and the signature Kirinyaga fruit intensity.

So, how do you know what grind to use?

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  1. Coarse:
    • Coarse grinds are chunky pieces of coffee beans, similar to coarse sea salt
  2. Medium-Coarse:
    • Saddling between coarse and medium, this grind looks like rough sand
  3. Medium:
    • The middle of all grind sizes, medium grounds are similar to the consistency of sand
  4. Medium-Fine:
    • The medium-fine grind is a staple grind size, with texture like table salt
  5. Fine:
    • Finer than table salt, fine grind is typically the size of most pre-ground coffee
Brewing Method Brew Time Coffee to Water Ratio Bottom-Top Sieve
Pour Over 3:40 min 1:16 400 – 800 µm
French Press 10:00 min 1:13 600 – 1000 µm
AeroPress 2:20 min 1:15 500 – 900 µm
Moka Pot 1:30 min 1:11 350 – 700 µm
Drip Brewer N/A 1:17 400 – 900 µm
Espresso 0:26 min 1:2 250 – 500 µm
Cold Brew 16 hours 1:10 600 – 1100 µm
Syphon 1:40 min 1:15 400 – 800 µm