4.52(12)
All Reviews(12)
1300 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
5.00 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
5.00 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
Cupping Method:Hario v60 dripper and Chemex.
240 roasts rated, avg score of 4.97
5.00 - Average
1300 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
5.00 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
Cupping Method:I drank this twice, once at my usual 196F/18:1 in v60. I made it a bit stronger and hotter the 2nd time. It really drew out the lavender but also a slight hoppiness.
155 roasts rated, avg score of 4.25
5.00 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
5.00 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
Cupping Method:Vietnamese drip, cream with no sweetener
240 roasts rated, avg score of 4.97
5.00 - Average
240 roasts rated, avg score of 4.97
5.00 - Average
1300 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
5.00 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
Cupping Method:Leaderboard blind tasting
507 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30
4.00 - Average
1300 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.00 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.00 - Finish
4.00 - Flavor
3.50 - Acidity
4.00 - Balance
Cupping Method:Hario v60, I tried 195F and 197F, both at an 18:1 or so ratio
507 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30
4.00 - Average
1300 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
3.50 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
3.50 - Finish
3.50 - Flavor
3.50 - Acidity
3.50 - Balance
Cupping Method:My friend gave me 40g and asked for my opinion. First Hatch Coffee that wasn't really a hit for me. Pourover at 197 and 193 on the v60.
This Kenyan Kiambu AA starts with a lovely nutty aroma that's really pleasant on grind. The coffee is super smooth, without any bitterness at all. I got hints of strawberry, currant (a roaster note) and a bit of tangy citrus, which gives it a nice brightness. The finish is clean and satisfying. It reminded me a bit of the Japanese Satsuma citrus fruit. I initially thought it might be a Colombian Chiroso because it has a super silky mouthfeel but those bright, fruity flavors are unmistakably Kenyan. It's just a really enjoyable cup all around.
Loved it!
This roast won the prestigious People's Choice award from the Leaderboard Coffee game. This award is selected by game players from the specialty coffee community from 10 roasts via blind tasting. We add these winners as a five-star review.