Kenya - Kigwandi AB by Mutheka FCS

About This Coffee

This Kenyan single origin coffee comes from the Kigwandi factory in Mukaro, Nyeri, operated by the Mutheka Farmers Cooperative Society. Composed of SL28 and SL34 varieties grown at 1600 meters altitude by smallholder farmers averaging 207 coffee trees. The coffee undergoes a distinctive Kenya Washed double fermentation process: 48 hours of fermentation in tanks followed by 24 hours of soaking, then dried on raised beds for 2-3 weeks. Displays a complex flavor profile with bright cranberry and sour plum opening notes, layered with hibiscus tea, hawthorn, orange peel, and blackcurrant with a smooth, full-bodied mouthfeel.

Origin

Nyeri (Kenya)

Flavor Notes

Blackberry, Hibiscus Tea, Hawthorn, Blackcurrant, Sour Plum

Roast Level

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Processing

Kenya Washed

Typology

Arabica

SL-28, SL-34

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Wes Ngopi

Wes Ngopi takes its name from a Javanese greeting that translates to "Have you had your coffee?", reflecting its roots in the social ritual of sharing a cup. Based in Shah Alam, the roastery specializes in specialty grade single origin coffees roasted to order for home brewing enthusiasts. Bean selection is guided by ratings from CoffeeReview and independent research through traders such as Royal Coffee, Nordic Approach, and Olam, alongside direct trade relationships with farms like Java Frinsa Estate in Indonesia. The roastery emphasizes technical precision, modulating drum speed, fan adjustments, and firing pressure to achieve a smooth declining rate of rise for optimal flavor development. Wes Ngopi occupies a focused niche in Malaysia's specialty scene, prioritizing quality sourcing and meticulous roasting for the home consumer.

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