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Kirinyaga

Kenya · KirinyagaArabicaWashed

Kirinyaga is an unroasted green coffee from Kenya. A washed Arabica profile from Kirinyaga carrying blackcurrant and red-fruit intensity with vibrant acidity. Jam-like sweetness and full texture create a lingering cup structure.

Country
Kenya
Region
Kirinyaga
Species
Arabica
Processing Method
Washed
Varyete
SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian
Altitude
1650–1800 m
Main Harvest
October–December
Fly Harvest
May–July

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Sensory Profile

Expected Profile
Aroma
Red Fruit, Floral, Blackcurrant
Acidity
5/5 · Very High
Body
4/5 · Full
Sweetness
4/5 · High
Finish
A sweet, lingering finish with blackcurrant and floral notes.

Applications

Recommended for blackcurrant and red-fruit intensity in filter coffee, and lively acidity with aromatic depth in blends.

Filter / Pour Over
5/5
Blend
4/5
Espresso
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, 202 °C
Turning Point
1:30, 85 °C
Drying End
4:30, 150 °C
First Crack
8:45, 196 °C
Finish
10:12, 205 °C
Development
1:27, 14.2%
Kirinyaga roast curveThe horizontal axis shows time; the vertical axis shows bean temperature.60 °C100 °C140 °C180 °C220 °C0:002:004:006:008:0010:12Charge 0:00 202 °CTurning Point 1:30 85 °CDrying End 4:30 150 °CFirst Crack 8:45 196 °CFinish 10:12 205 °C

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