Kakalove Cafe
Kenya Kiambu Maua Lot AB
| Roaster Location: | Chia-Yi, Taiwan |
| Coffee Origin: | Kiambu growing region, south-central Kenya |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
| Agtron: | 60/78 |
| Est. Price: | NT $325/8 ounces |
| Review Date: | October 2020 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity/Structure: | 9 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Sweetly floral and delicately cocoa-toned. Honeysuckle, cocoa nib, Concord grape, agave, lemon-thyme in aroma and cup. High-toned structure with juicy, confident acidity; buoyant, lively, viscous mouthfeel. Honeysuckle and cocoa nib characterize the sweet finish.
Notes
This coffee tied for the second-highest rating in a cupping of coffees from Kenya for Coffee Review’s October 2020 report. Kakalove Café is a nano-roaster located in the small city of Chia-Yi in Taiwan that strives to procure and roast the finest quality coffee. Visit www.kakalovecafe.com.tw or email [email protected] for more information.
Bottom Line
A vibrant floral- and cocoa-toned Kenya cup, juicy and sweet, with a particularly appealing mouthfeel.
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This review originally appeared in the October, 2020 tasting report: The Joy of Kenya, Classic Coffee-Producing Origin
