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One Time Purchase -- a singular purchase that is not tied to a subscription (shipping rates apply) Subscribe It Your Way -- our newest subscription model that allows you the most customization (shipping is free) WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL | Too often, coffee from Kenya is reduced to a singular profile: high acidity, currant, molasses-like sweetness, and the occasional tomato. While those classic flavors are still out there, we’ve found a tremendous range in the Kenyan coffees we’ve sourced over the past two years, and Ushirika may be the most intriguing variation yet. While we usually find subverted flavor profiles coming from new innovations in processing or novel varieties, this coffee’s intrigue comes from the fact that it tastes a whole lot like a washed coffee from Colombia! The profile boasts lower acidity than the typical Kenyan cup, while simultaneously highlighting sweetness. It’s a crushable cup that’s easy and approachable for every type of coffee drinker, the perfect complement to a cozy Fall morning. TRUST THE PROCESS | This coffee undergoes the washed process typical of Kenyan coffee production. Pulped and placed into a basin, the coffee ferments underwater for approximately 24 hours before being rinsed. The coffee then ferments dry for 24 hours before an additional 24 hour submersion. The coffee is rinsed once more, then dried until optimal moisture content is achieved. TAKE A SIP | Approachable, sweet, and easy to drink, this coffee reminds us more of traditional Colombian coffees than conventional Kenyan cups. Sweetness prevails in the cup, with notes of date and milk chocolate at the forefront of each sip. Acidity is surprisingly low for a Kenyan offering, reminding us of orange zest. The fruit character is cooked and cozy, reminding us of baked apples sprinkled with cinnamon. Origin | Nyeri, Kenya Producer | Othaya Farmers Cooperative Farm | Various Process | Washed Variety | SL28, SL34, Batian, Ruiru 11 Elevation | 1600–1900 MASLOne Time Purchase -- a singular purchase that is not tied to a subscription (shipping rates apply) Subscribe It Your Way -- our newest subscription model that allows you the most customization (shipping is free) WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL | Too often, coffee from Kenya is reduced to a singular profile: high acidity, currant, molasses-like sweetness, and the occasional tomato. While those classic flavors are still out there, we’ve found a tremendous range in the Kenyan coffees we’ve sourced over the past two years, and Ushirika may be the most intriguing variation yet. While we usually find subverted flavor profiles coming from new innovations in processing or novel varieties, this coffee’s intrigue comes from the fact that it tastes a whole lot like a washed coffee from Colombia! The profile boasts lower acidity than the typical Kenyan cup, while simultaneously highlighting sweetness. It’s a crushable cup that’s easy and approachable for every type of coffee drinker, the perfect complement to a cozy Fall morning. TRUST THE PROCESS | This coffee undergoes the washed process typical of Kenyan coffee production. Pulped and placed into a basin, the coffee ferments underwater for approximately 24 hours before being rinsed. The coffee then ferments dry for 24 hours before an additional 24 hour submersion. The coffee is rinsed once more, then dried until optimal moisture content is achieved. TAKE A SIP | Approachable, sweet, and easy to drink, this coffee reminds us more of traditional Colombian coffees than conventional Kenyan cups. Sweetness prevails in the cup, with notes of date and milk chocolate at the forefront of each sip. Acidity is surprisingly low for a Kenyan offering, reminding us of orange zest. The fruit character is cooked and cozy, reminding us of baked apples sprinkled with cinnamon. Origin | Nyeri, Kenya Producer | Othaya Farmers Cooperative Farm | Various Process | Washed Variety | SL28, SL34, Batian, Ruiru 11 Elevation | 1600–1900 MASL
12oz
$26.00
($34.67/lbs)2lb
$68.00
($34.00/lbs)5lb
$170.00
($34.00/lbs)Profile
Taste characteristics
Light & tea-like
Full-bodied & creamy
Soft
Bright & acidic
Less sweet
Very sweet
Subtle bitterness
Pronounced bitterness
Conventional
Funky & novel
Roast level: Light
Tasting Notes
Baking spices
Caramel
Milk chocolate
cooked pear