Kenya Kericho County AA – Decaf

All the character of a good Kenyan coffee, without the stimulating effect. In the cup, it delivers a rounded and balanced profile with pleasant citrus brightness, brown sugar sweetness, and a gentle malty depth. It grows in Kericho County, Kenya, at 1500 m.a.s.l., is washed, and decaffeinated using ethyl acetate. Its main notes include brown sugar, malt, and honey.

Flavor Profile

• Main notes: brown sugar, malt, honey
• Acidity: citrusy, soft, and well integrated
• Body: velvety, rounded, and balanced
• Aftertaste: clean, persistent, and sweet, with a gentle and very pleasant depth

Origin and Processing

It grows in Kericho, one of Kenya’s best-known coffee regions, where altitude and local conditions support slower ripening and a cup with good clarity and sweetness. The profile of this lot keeps the clean and structured character associated with the origin while remaining especially approachable and easy to enjoy.

After the washed process, the coffee is decaffeinated using ethyl acetate, a carefully applied method that reduces caffeine while preserving much of the coffee’s original character. The result is a balanced cup with citrus brightness, a velvety texture, and an impressively complete feel for a decaf.

Why You’ll Love It

• A decaf with character: keeps a clear and recognizable cup profile
• Sweet and rounded: very easy to enjoy at any time of day
• Gentle citrus and malty depth: balance between freshness, sweetness, and depth
• Very versatile: works well in filter, espresso, and manual brewing methods

Ideal for

• Espresso: if you are looking for a balanced, sweet cup with pleasant texture
• Filter: ideal for appreciating its clarity, sweetness, and citrus brightness
• Manual brewing methods: perfect for a soft, clean, and very easy-drinking brew

Technical Details

• Origin: Kenya
• Region: Kericho County
• Varieties: Batian, Ruiru 11, SL 28, SL 34
• Processing: Washed
• Decaffeination: ethyl acetate
• Altitude: 1500 m.a.s.l.
• Cupping score: 85.25

Summary

A sweet, clean, and very balanced cup, perfect for those looking for a decaf with texture, citrus brightness, and a well-preserved sense of origin.

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