Terroir Coffee
Kenya Kangunu
Roaster Location: | Acton, Massachusetts |
Coffee Origin: | Murang'a, south-central Kenya |
Roast Level: | Medium |
Agtron: | 50/66 |
Est. Price: | $21.00/12 ounces |
Review Date: | January 2011 |
Aroma: | 9 |
Acidity: | 10 |
Body: | 8 |
Flavor: | 10 |
Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Grandly pure and sweetly acidy. Symphonic citrus notes range from ripe orange to tart lemon to pungent bergamot, with a softening hint of flowers and a rounding hint of cocoaish nut. Lightly syrupy mouthfeel. The cocoa note turns decisively chocolate in a richly dry finish.
Notes
Affiliated with the 1340-member Kangunu Farmers Co-operative Society, Kangunu Coffee is a small operation serving the Kiru, Njumbi and Ngoto villages. Terroir is a microroaster focusing on elite single-origin coffees. It was a pioneer in the revival of medium roast styles designed to foreground the character of the green coffee. Terroir is the creation of George Howell, one of the world's leading coffee visionaries. Visit www.terroircoffee.com or call 866-444-5282 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
Those who can handle triumphant power and brightness.
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