Kiambu

Kenya · KiambuArabicaNatural

Kiambu is an unroasted green coffee from Kenya. A natural Arabica profile from Kiambu combining plum and jam-like red-fruit aromas with clear acidity and sweetness. Its full structure adds depth to filter coffee and intensity to espresso.

Country: Kenya
Region: Kiambu
Species: Arabica
Processing Method: Natural
Varyete: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian
Altitude: 1700 m
Main Harvest: October–December
Fly Harvest: May–July

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Sensory Profile

Expected Profile

Aroma: Caramel, Red Fruit, Red Plum
Acidity: 4/5 · High
Body: 4/5 · Full
Sweetness: 4/5 · High
Finish: A sweet, lingering finish with red plum and caramel.

Applications

Recommended for plum and jam-like red-fruit definition in filter coffee, and full body with caramel sweetness in espresso.

Filter / Pour Over: 5/5
Espresso: 4/5
Cold Brew: 3/5

Roasting Recommendation

Use a light-to-medium roast for aromatic clarity and fruit sweetness. Reduce heat input gradually after drying and finish with a short, controlled development after first crack.

Roast Curve (RoR)Suggested Profile

Charge: 0:00, 200 °C
Turning Point: 1:30, 85 °C
Drying End: 4:30, 150 °C
First Crack: 8:45, 196 °C
Finish: 10:09, 203 °C
Development: 1:24, 13.8%

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