Kenya Nyeri AB Washed
About This Coffee :
Kenya Nyeri AB Washed
Quantity: 200g/1000g
Roast Level: Light Roast
Flavor Profile: Plum, Red Apple, Pear, Cherry
Variety: SL28, SL34
Altitude: 1,700 - 2,000 m
Grade: AB
Processing Method: Washed
Origin: Nyeri, Kenya
Region and Farm Introduction: Located on the slopes of Mount Kenya, Nyeri is one of Kenya's most renowned coffee-growing regions. Its high elevations, cool mountain climate, and fertile volcanic soils create ideal conditions for slow cherry maturation, contributing to coffees with vibrant acidity, pronounced fruit character, and exceptional sweetness.
Coffee in Nyeri is predominantly produced by smallholder farmers and delivered to cooperative washing stations, where carefully selected ripe cherries undergo meticulous processing. The region is particularly well known for expressive Kenyan coffees with juicy acidity and layered red-fruit character.
Processing Method Features: This coffee is processed using Kenya's traditional Washed process, where ripe cherries are carefully sorted before being depulped and fermented to remove the mucilage. The beans are then thoroughly washed and slowly dried on raised beds. This process emphasizes clarity, vibrant acidity, and the distinctive fruit character associated with Kenyan coffees.
The cup combines juicy plum and cherry with the crisp sweetness of red apple and delicate pear. The result is a bright, clean, and fruit-forward profile with a refreshing acidity and elegant sweetness.
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Coarse:
- Coarse grinds are chunky pieces of coffee beans, similar to coarse sea salt
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Medium-Coarse:
- Saddling between coarse and medium, this grind looks like rough sand
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Medium:
- The middle of all grind sizes, medium grounds are similar to the consistency of sand
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Medium-Fine:
- The medium-fine grind is a staple grind size, with texture like table salt
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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 |