Blind Assessment

Bright, juicy, sweetly savory. Black currant, dark chocolate, green tomato, lemon verbena, pink peppercorn in aroma and cup. Vibrant, sparkling (phosphoric) acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Very long, resonant, compelling and integrated finish, complex and multi-layered.

Notes

This exceptional coffee was selected as the No. 2 coffee on Coffee Review’s list of the Top 30 Coffees of 2024. Produced by smallholding farmers of the Gatatha Farmers Company LTD, from trees of the Ruiru 11, SL28 and SL34 varieties of Arabica, and processed by the washed method (fruit skin and pulp removed before drying). 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

Classic Kenya on steroids — this peaberry cup packs a currant, dark chocolate, green tomato and sweet herb punch for an exquisite and unmistakable experience of this revered and unique coffee-growing region.

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