Specialty Coffee – Los Muertos Kenya 250g
"Experience the pure essence of Kenya in a cup that traveled the shortest possible path – straight from the producer to you. This coffee from the Chania Estate is an exceptional blend of varieties grown in rich volcanic soil. Thanks to direct trade without middlemen and precise hand-picking, the beans retain their unique characteristics. In your cup, you will find a juicy, complex profile with distinctive notes of fresh blackberries, sweet apples, dried fruit, and caramel. It is the perfect choice for those seeking coffee with a transparent origin, intense fruitiness, and top-tier quality that reflects the very best of Kenya in every sip."
| Category: | Freshly roasted coffee |
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| Package Size: | 250g |
| Acidity: | High |
| Coffee Type: | Arabica |
| Flavor Profile: | Fruity, Citrusy |
| ? Country of Origin: | Africa |
| Cupping score: | 84-86 |
| Variety: | Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34 |
| Altitude: | 1 600 m |
| Harvest Period: | May – July |
| Processing Method: | Washed |
| Drying Method: | Terraces |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
Flavour profile
Discover Kenya Chania Estate, a premium Kenyan coffee from the Thika region that represents the absolute pinnacle of African production. This fully washed Arabica (AA classification) has a complex and juicy body with a high SCA score of 85.5. In the cup, you will be delighted by the harmonious combination of sweet caramel and milk chocolate, complemented by the fresh acidity of blackberry and green apple. The finish has subtle notes of dried fruit, creating an unmistakable profile that any lover of deep and rich flavours will appreciate.
The story of this coffee
Every bean of Chania Estate coffee tells the story of a family tradition that has been going on in Kenya's Central Province since 1904. Unlike most Kenyan coffees, which go through a complex auction system, we buy this coffee directly from farmer Boyce Harries. Boyce is the 5th generation of a family dedicated to growing coffee with an emphasis on sustainability and excellence. Chania Estate is one of the last medium-sized farms in Kenya, allowing the family to have absolute control over the entire process - from planting to export. This direct relationship (Direct Trade) allows us to bring you coffee in its purest form, without unnecessary middlemen.
Growing and harvesting
Coffee grows on fertile red volcanic soil at an altitude of 1 525 m above sea level, which gives the beans their strength and characteristic density. It is a unique blend of varieties(French Mission, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian and K7), which produces a much more layered flavour than is usual with conventional monovarietas.
Harvesting takes place entirely by hand between October and January, when only optimally ripe cherries are selected. Subsequent processing is carried out using the traditional wet method (Fully Washed): the cherries are fermented in clean water after peeling and then dried on African beds under direct sunlight. This precise process, combined with the rich terroir of the Thika region, ensures that Chania Estate coffee retains its exceptional purity, intense fruitiness and sweet caramel aftertaste.
Exceptional coffee with an exceptional score
Cupping score is a coffee quality score used to assess the flavour characteristics of coffee. To qualify as an exceptional coffee, a coffee must achieve a cupping score above 80 points.
In contrast, the commodity coffees you buy in supermarkets have a cupping score below 80 and are intended for mass production where quality is not the main criterion. These coffees focus more on productivity and price. The cupping score is a great tool to quickly get a feel for the quality of the coffee and its potential in flavour.
Suitable preparation
For maximum enjoyment, we recommend preparations that emphasize fruitiness and juicy acidity, such as V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave or Aeropress. We recommend a medium grind and fresh water for the best taste experience.
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