Shoebox Coffee Roasters
Kenya Gitura

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Chicago, Illinois

4.50(1)

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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Kenya
Bean Source Region: Muranga
Varietal: Field Blend
Process: Washed

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Traits: grapefruit green apple blackberry syrup

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    Boston Coffee Reviewer

    24 roasts rated, avg score of 4.71

    4.50 - Average

    Aroma: 9.5/10
    Taste: 9.5/10
    Sweetness: 5/5
    Acidity: 5/5
    Body: 4.5/5
    Finish: 4/5
    Score: 93.75

    The aroma was juicy and fruit forward. Dark fruit notes came through strongest. Black currant was most prominent. Nice blackberry presence too. Excellent balance of sweet and savory. Touch of earthiness. As the coffee cooled, the dark fruit notes and the overall sweetness really intensified. The blackberry notes became sweeter and juicier and the earthiness intensified as well. The flavor profile was somewhat similar to the nose but less sweet and more acidic. Excellent sweet-tart combo up front. Ripe raspberry notes were most apparent. Red currant was noticeable as well. Good doses of start cranberry too. There was a big, zippy, lemony acidity in the center. As the coffee opened up, sweet blackberry notes appeared on the back end. The overall sweetness became more pronounced too. Lemon notes lingered in the impeccably crisp, clean finish. All in all, outstanding sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Exceptional acidity in the both aroma and flavor. Excellent soft, juicy, medium bodied mouthfeel. This is a beautifully roasted Kenyan coffee that demonstrated tremendous complexity and nuance after an extended period of rest.

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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: Muranga

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