SEY Coffee
Kenya Anthony Kimani Kibingo - AA Separation

Roaster Location: Brooklyn, New York

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  Boston Coffee Reviewer

  24 roasts rated, avg score of 4.71

  5.00 - Average

  5.00 - Aroma

  4.50 - Finish

  4.50 - Flavor

  5.00 - Acidity

  4.50 - Balance

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  Aroma: 10/10
  Taste: 10/10
  Sweetness: 4.5/5
  Acidity: 5/5
  Body: 4.5/5
  Finish: 4.5/5
  Score: 96.25
  
  The aroma was impressive initially and improved considerably as the coffee cooled. It started out super juicy, dense and sweet and got even better with time. Dark fruit notes dominated. Blackberry was most prominent. Black currant also came through strong. There was an earthy, slightly savory quality as well. Bit of juicy stone fruit character too. Later, the sweetness really intensified and took on a blackberry candy-like quality. The stone fruits also became more pronounced. The flavor profile was somewhat similar to the nose but definitely brighter and more acidic. Crisp, zippy lemon notes came through strong up front. Hint of sweetness. Lemonade came to mind. Dark fruits were noticeable as the coffee moved along the palate. Black currant was most prominent. Somewhat earthy and savory. More crisp, zippy, lemon notes in the center. Sweet, juicy blackberries came through on the back end. The finish was reminiscent of over steeped black tea. Big, drying tannins lingered long after the swallow, along with more juicy blackberry. All in all, exceptional sweetness the aroma and high sweetness in the flavor. Medium-high acidity in the aroma and outstanding acidity in the flavor. Fantastic juicy, creamy, fuller bodied mouthfeel. This coffee went through peaks and valleys over the two months that I enjoyed it, but the peaks were definitely higher than the valleys were low. When it was on, it was likely the best Kenyan I have enjoyed all year.

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