*NEW RECESSION PROOF BANGER #28* Kenya - Gura AA

MANGO, BLACKBERRY, CHERRY & BROWN SUGAR

This is the 3rd time I’ve had a Kenyan bean in for the recession release. Full disclosure, Kenyan cup profiles aren’t normally my bag, however our previous Kenyan recession releases flew out, and I got a bunch of emails praising it, so I’m here with another one. This is one is actually maybe a little better than previous lots, it’s also a super fresh crop and probably has no business being at a recession special price point.

So what have we got? A washed example with that classic Kenyan flavour profile, bright fruit, a touch of acidity, citrus and brown sugar. A properly lovely coffee on the bright summer days we’re currently having.

As always though, limited stock, gold for silver. Roast wise, it’s light and probably best on filter. Cheers, Joel.

THE COFFEE ITSELF

Gura wetmill sits on the banks of the Gura River and gthers cherries from farmers on the slopes of the Aberdare Mountain Range. Nyeri Country has cool tempratures and very fertile highlands. Lying between the Eastern base of the Aberdare range, which forms part of the Eastern end of the Great Rift Valley, and the Western slopes of Mt. Kenya.

The fertile soil, seasonal rainfall and incredibly high altitude provide the coffees with a bright acidity, floral notes, and complex flavor profile, with hints of citrus, berries, and sometimes a touch of blackcurrant. It’s generally well-balanced, with a smooth finish.