Origin Info for Kenya Gichathaini
Roaster Location:United States
Roaster:Roadmap CoffeeWorks
Coffee Origin:Mathira West District,Nyeri Growing Region
Roast Level:Medium-Light
Price: $7.33 (per 100g)
Rating: 95
Flavor Profile
Aroma: grapefruit marmalade, star jasmine, sandalwood in aroma and cup.
Tasting Notes: sweetly tart with richly vibrant, balanced acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel.
Body: full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel.
Milk Integration:
Expert Review
Produced by smallholding members of the Gikanda Farmers Cooperative Society, from trees of the SL28, SL34 and Ruiru 11 varieties of Arabica, and processed by the washed method at the Gichathaini Factory. Founded in 1990, Roadmap CoffeeWorks, formerly Lexington Coffee Roasters, is an award-winning artisan roasting company based in Lexington, Virginia. Roadmap CoffeeWorks focuses on producing fresh, distinctive and sustainable coffees. Visit www.roadmapcoffeeworks.com or call 800-322-6505 for more information.
Notes
A very refined, elegant and powerful Kenya cup — juicy, sweet, rich, complex, deep.
Bottom Line
A Medium-Light roast from Mathira West District and Nyeri Growing Region, offering grapefruit marmalade, star jasmine, sandalwood in aroma and cup. On the palate, it delivers sweetly tart with richly vibrant, balanced acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel., with a full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Rated 95/100, it’s a standout for well-balanced flavors.