Origin Info for Kenya Auction Lot
Roaster Location:United States
Roaster:Peet’s Coffee
Coffee Origin:Kenya,Nyeri Growing Region
Roast Level:Medium-Dark
Price: $3.96 (per 100g)
Rating: 92
Flavor Profile
Aroma: chocolate, charred mesquite, gardenia, dried persimmon, dark caramel in aroma and cup.
Tasting Notes: sweet-savory.
Body: finish.
Milk Integration:
Expert Review
This coffee was purchased from a Peet’s Coffee retail location as a nationally branded benchmark comparison for the darker-roasted coffees from smaller roasters reviewed this month. It is a conventionally washed-process coffee in the Kenya tradition. Peet’s Coffee, now a national chain, was founded by Alfred Peet in 1966, making it one of the first and most influential artisan coffee roasters in the U.S. Visit www.peets.com for more information.
Notes
A fine Kenya roasted in Peet’s classic dark style, which here encourages surprising depth while retaining the crisp coherence of the classic Kenya profile.
Bottom Line
A Medium-Dark roast from Kenya and Nyeri Growing Region, offering chocolate, charred mesquite, gardenia, dried persimmon, dark caramel in aroma and cup. On the palate, it delivers sweet-savory., with a finish. Rated 92/100, it’s a standout for well-balanced flavors.