• Kenya - Kiandu AB - Washed
  • Kenya - Kiandu AB - Washed
  • Kenya - Kiandu AB - Washed

Kenya - Kiandu AB - Washed

Regular price R 300.00
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Origin: Kiambu Precision

This coffee comes from Kiandu Factory in Kiambu County, one of Kenya’s most technically consistent and quality-driven coffee regions. Situated just north of Nairobi, Kiambu is known for high elevations, cool nights, and volcanic soils — conditions that slow cherry development and concentrate acidity, sugars, and aromatics.

This lot represents Kenya doing what it does best: clarity, structure, and intensity — without shortcuts.

Process: Washed, But Hyper-Dialled

Kiandu AB is fully washed using Kenya’s classic multi-stage wet processing — a method refined over decades to maximise cleanliness and cup definition.

Process Flow

  • Hand-picked, ripe cherry selection

  • Depulped and fermented under water

  • Thorough washed channel grading

  • Slow sun drying on raised beds

Nothing experimental here — just extreme process discipline. Every step is about preserving transparency and showcasing terroir rather than fermentation character.

Varieties: Kenyan Royalty

Primarily SL28 and SL34, Kenya’s most iconic cultivars.

These varieties are famous for:

  • High phosphoric acidity

  • Blackcurrant and citrus intensity

  • Exceptional structure and longevity in the cup

They don’t hide flaws — which is exactly why they’re used when quality is high.

Cup Experience: Laser-Focused Brightness

SCA 88 points puts this lot firmly into elite territory. Expect a cup that is:

  • High-definition acidity

  • Clean, articulate sweetness

  • Long, resonant finish

Think less “wild” and more architectural — flavour elements stacked cleanly, each note distinct, nothing muddy.

This is a coffee that tastes intentional.

Why Coffee Nerds Chase Kenyan AB Lots

Because size grade + processing + terroir alignment matters.

AB screen size often delivers:

  • Slightly faster extraction

  • Sharper acidity expression

  • Increased aromatic lift

When paired with strong processing, AB lots like this can feel more electric and dynamic than larger screens.

Brewing Mindset

Treat this like a high-acidity, high-clarity coffee:

  • Higher brew ratios → unlock complexity

  • Slightly finer grind → increase sweetness

  • Avoid under-extraction — this coffee wants energy

Filter methods shine brightest, but a tight espresso can be spectacularly vibrant.

The Bigger Picture

Kenya Kiandu AB is a reminder that washed coffees don’t need reinvention — just respect, precision, and patience.

No fermentation theatrics.
No trend chasing.

Just one of the world’s most refined coffee systems, operating exactly as intended.