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Kiambu · Kenya

Kenya - Karatu SL-28

Double Washed SL28, grown at 1850 to 1883 masl

Roasted by Big Shoulders Coffee

Available now· checked 30 Jul
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RoasteryBig Shoulders Coffee· Chicago, USA
CooperativeGitwe Farmer Cooperative, Kiambu, Kenya✓
Producer—
ProcessDouble Washed✓
Harvest—
Altitude1850 to 1883 masl✓
ClimateTemperate oceanic
VarietiesSL28≈
RoastLight✓
Tasting notesstructure, acidity, clarity✓

How sure we are✓ stated by the roaster≈ derived from region or name? unverified: not found in their text

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2NOTES
  • structure
    not on the wheel
  • clarity
    not on the wheel

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  1. Cooperative

    Gitwe Farmer Cooperative, Kiambu, Kenya

  2. Roastery

    Big Shoulders Coffee

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    Kenya - Karatu SL-28

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ProcessDouble WashedAltitude1850 to 1883 maslRoastLight
V60Filter
Standard
Dose15 gWater250 gRatio1:16.7Temp93°CTime2:45
Grindmedium-fine
  1. 0:00bloom 45 g, 45 s
  2. 0:45pour to 150 g
  3. 1:30pour to 250 g

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