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Kenya Masai Light Roast [C]
Takamura Coffee RoastersAbout This Coffee
Kenya Masai Light Roast is a washed Kenyan coffee from Nyeri and Kirinyaga, grown at 1670–1980 m. Varieties listed are SL28 and SL34. The light roast presents a fruity, bittersweet character with juicy sweetness reminiscent of cherry tomato, followed by a long finish with notes of orange, black currant, and blackberry.
Origin
Nyeri (Kenya)
Kirinyaga (Kenya)
Flavor Notes
Blackberry, Orange, Cherry Tomato, Black Currant, Bittersweet
Roast Level
Light
Processing
Washed
Typology
ArabicaSL-28, SL-34
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Takamura Coffee Roasters
Takamura began in 2013 as an extension of an established wine importing business. The operation roasts on a Smart Roaster, one of approximately ten in Japan at the time of installation. Head roaster Yuya Iwasaki took first place at the Japan Coffee Roasting Championship in 2018, and the roastery has appeared on Asia's 50 Best Coffee Shops list consecutively since 2019. A second roasting facility opened on Awaji Island in April 2022, featuring a large production roaster. Beans range from deep, clean finishes to light-roasted Geishas and includes Cup of Excellence awarded coffees.
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