Moxie Coffee Co.
Kenya Gathaithi AA

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Phoenix, Arizona
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(1)

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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Kenya
Varietal: SL 28, 34, Ruiru 11
Process: Washed

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1479 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Aroma

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Finish

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Flavor

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    5.00 - Acidity

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Balance

    The Moxie was very grapey platform-wise. White grape, concord grape, red grape, you could find it. Combined with sort of a smooth/glycerine mouthfeel gave it a sort of kids Welch's grape juice first half of the palate. Some people really like that, it is not as much my thing. What I did really like was the bright and complex acidity.

    This was a challenging coffee that took a bit of work to dial-in (hence the review is later coming in the other 3 Moxie coffees I recently tried). It could be a bit hoppy/slightly bitter with higher temps/finer grind. I don't know if I'd recommend this specific Kenyan for someone without a real specialty coffee setup and a bit of experience. But it's really worth it when you get it right.

    In general, that can be the case with Moxie - they really express the flavor but depending on how you like it, it takes a little work with the temp/grind/technique to get what you want.

    At 195F out came cranberry, hibiscus, and currant. There is a little bit of tea in the background but it is very fruity coffee.

    Cupping Method:I made it a few different ways, including as espresso but focused on pourover. It worked best at a lower temp - best was actually a larger pot (30g coffee/540 water), 18:1 ratio Chemex at 195F. Pictured is a slightly hotter v60.

    6 months ago·See more from Theo

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.

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Moxie Coffee Co. is a coffee roaster from Phoenix, AZ United States. We have 8 cataloged roasts with 15 total reviews with a score of 4.62.

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