Rift Valley Beans
GREAT TASTE AWARD WINNER 2017, 2022 AND 2024
A bright coffee with delightful citrus acidity. As espresso enjoy full, syrupy body - add milk for floral chocolate notes. fruit sweet, versatile.
STRENGTH: 3
ACIDITY: 5
BODY: 4
This beautiful blend combines all the best qualities from 4 renowned coffee producing countries. Colombia, Costa Rica & Brazil adding some interest and balance to these beans predominantly sourced from Kenya's Rift Valley where the Rich red volcanic soil helps produce quality coffees and where the volcanic plains help create the terrain of the valley.
All our Kenyan coffees are graded at AA, this means they are of a superior standard and have more complex flavours. We source our coffee from the auction system which was established back in 1934. Here they grade the coffee by cup quality and bean size.
To experience these beans at their absolute best, grind as and when you need them, altering the grind to suit the brewing method. Espresso - fine, Mokapot or aeropress - fine to medium, Chemex - medium grind, Filter - medium to coarse, Cafetiere - coarse.
Great Taste Judges' commented: "Warm, pleasing aroma. Syrupy, sharp and bright at the start, then it drifts into toffee. Balanced and long on the finish, it threatens to spike a little on acidity but it is actually rounded, almost chocolate."