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FrontStreet Coffee - Pour-over Coffee Bean Recommendation: Kenya Nyeri AA Washed

The flavor of African coffee leaves a first impression at FrontStreet Coffee of rich floral and fruity notes, refreshing and pleasant, with bright, lively acidity. These are among the specialty coffees that FrontStreet Coffee recommends to customers. Among them, Kenya AA grade washed coffee cannot be overlooked! The exquisite washed processing makes the coffee's acidity exceptionally pleasant. Today, FrontStreet Coffee would like to recommend an AA grade washed Kenya from the Nyeri region!

Kenya Coffee Growing Altitude, Latitude, and Geology

The equator runs through the middle of Kenya, with the country conveniently located within ten degrees north and south latitude. It belongs to the tropical growing region, with two rainy seasons annually, allowing for two harvests: 60% concentrated from October to December, and the remaining 40% from June to August. Coffee is primarily grown in the volcanic soil at altitudes of 1600-2100 meters around the capital Nairobi to the Kenyan mountain regions. This altitude is suitable for flavor development in coffee beans because the mountain temperatures are lower, growth is slower, allowing the aromatic components of coffee beans to fully develop, with more prominent fruit acidity and harder texture. This crescent-shaped, fertile coffee region is the main production area for Kenya's specialty beans.

NYERI (Nyeri)

Located in central Kenya, Nyeri is home to the dormant volcano Mount Kenya. The red soil of this region nurtures Kenya's finest coffee. Agriculture is extremely important here, with coffee being the primary crop. Cooperative societies composed of small farmers are more common than large estates. This region has two harvests, but coffee from the main season typically has higher quality.

Altitude: 1200-2300 meters
Harvest Period: October-December (main season), June-August (secondary season)
Varieties: SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru 11, Batian

Kenya Nyeri AA Washed

Region: Nyeri
Varieties: SL28, SL34
Altitude: 1800m
Processing: Fully Washed
Pour-over Parameters: 15g of coffee, V60 dripper, water temperature 91°C, powder-to-water ratio 1:15, grind size BG 6S (58% pass-through rate on China standard #20 sieve).

Method: Bloom with 30g of water for 30 seconds. Use a small water flow to quickly inject water to 125g in stages. When the water level drops and is about to expose the coffee bed, continue pouring to 225g and stop pouring. Remove the dripper just before the coffee bed is exposed. Do not use the tail water. Time the extraction from the start of blooming, aiming for around 1 minute 50 seconds.

Flavor Profile: Lemon, apple, oolong tea. Rich and bright fruit acidity upon entry, with clear, bright acidity that transitions to tea-like notes, followed by brown sugar aftertaste and persistent sweetness.

Knowledge Extension:

Kenya's coffee trees are mostly grown at altitudes of 1400-2000 meters, with two harvests per year. Growing regions include Ruiri, Thika, Kirinyaga, Mt. Kenya West, Nyeri, Kiambu, and Muranga, with the foothills of Mt. Kenya and Aberdare being the main areas.

In Brief:

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