Whiptail Coffee
Kenya Gichathaini

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Berkeley, California

3.50(1)

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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Kenya
Bean Source Region: Nyeri
Varietal: SL-14, SL-28

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Traits: bright redcurrant lemonade

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    Theodore (Ted) Chan, Managing Editor

    1106 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

    3.50 - Average

    3.50 - Aroma

    2.50 - Finish

    3.00 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    3.50 - Balance

    Teeny tiny beans! When hot has a strong steak of woody bitterness that makes it hard to drink. Muted a bit but is still present. Overwhelms the good Kenya red berry and bright citrus fruit character and black tea hints on the finish. Its actually almost amazing but then leaves a tree bark aftertaste. VSC and I both sampled this and agreed. We are only leaving one review.

    Cupping Method:This was an AngelsCup blind tasting and we wonder if it could have been a freshness issue. Made with Hario v60

    Traits: citrus raspberry woody
    8 months ago ยท See more from Theodore (Ted)

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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: 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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