The Kirinyaga district sits on the southern slopes of Mount Kenya. It is home to some of the most fertile soils of the country due to the volcanic activity of
the region.
The name Kirinyaga originates from the language of the local Kikuyu people and means “The crest of whiteness”. It refers to the summit of Mount Kenya, which can be admired from the high-altitude coffee farms in Kirinyaga.
SINGLE ORIGIN - KENYA - KIRINYAGA AB
Reminiscent of: Raspberry Candy, Cola and Strawberry.
Region : Central
Altitude : 1,650–1,800 masl
Process : Washed
Variety : Mixed
Grade : AB FAQ
Q Score: 85.25Espresso Machine
22 gr - Coffee Ground
44 ml - Espresso Shot
25 second - Extraction
280 ml/30 second - Water Flow
93.5 °C - Machine Temperature
Pour Over
18 gr - Coffee Ground
300 ml - Hot Water (split into 4 pours)
96°C - Hot Water Temperature
2.30 minute - Extraction (30 second each step of pouring)
Aeropress
16 gr - Ground Coffee
220 ml - Hot Water
96°C - Water Temperature
2 minute - Brew Time
20 second - Press Time
Plunger
21 gr - Ground Coffee
300 ml - Hot Water
96°C - Hot Water Temperature
4 minute - Brew Time