JBC Coffee Roasters
Kenya Ichamama

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Madison, Wisconsin

4.50(2)

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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Kenya
Bean Source Region: Nyeri
Varietal: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian
Process: Washed

This coffee, produced by smallholder farmers in Nyeri County, Central Province, Kenya, is characterized by a creamy body and a juicy acidity. It is made from a mix of varieties including SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, and Batian, grown at elevations between 1700 and 1890 meters. The beans undergo a washed processing method and are dried on raised beds. This coffee has earned an AA certification, indicating its high quality.

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    Ted Chan, Managing Editor

    1094 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

    4.50 - Average

    4.50 - Aroma

    4.50 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    Pretty tasty. Juicy, cranberry, a touch savory, pretty full bodied with a long fruity/cranberry finish. Will be on the acidic side for some.

    Cupping Method:Pourover. I got this roast as part of the JBC Fall Sampler (this was bag #7)

    5 months ago · See more from Ted
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    Emily Schadler

    93 roasts rated, avg score of 4.24

    4.50 - Average

    5.00 - Aroma

    I loved the tart, grapefruit kick in this cup. This aroma was out of this world, such a pleasant experience.
    Traits: grapefruit
    5 months ago · See more from Emily

More Details

Roast Level: Light
Light roast coffee is a delicately roasted coffee that retains more of the beans' natural flavors and characteristics. Light-roasted coffees have bright acidity, complex fruit, and floral notes. Light roast coffee does not have less caffeine than darker roasts because caffeine levels remain stable during roasting.
Bean Source Country: Kenya
Famed for its bold, bright acidity and fruity, wine-like flavors, Kenyan coffee often features blackcurrant, citrus, and tropical fruit notes. The high elevations, volcanic soil, and meticulous processing techniques contribute to the consistent, high-quality beans, with SL28 and SL34 among the most esteemed varieties.
Bean Source Region: Nyeri
Specialty coffee from Nyeri, a region in the central highlands of Kenya, is highly prized for its bright acidity, complex flavor profile, and rich body. The coffee is often grown at 1,500 to 2,100 meters above sea level, benefiting from volcanic soil and a climate marked by adequate rainfall and moderate temperatures. These factors contribute to the development of coffee cherries rich in sugars and acids, creating a cup that often exhibits notes of blackcurrant, citrus, and tropical fruit, layered with subtle floral and tea-like undertones.

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