Kenya Ngugu-Ini AB
My Friend's Coffee
Pineapple, Tamarind Soda, Vanilla Cream
Kenya is one of those origins that wobbles knees. Its best crops drink like wines, alive with sparkling acidity, tannins for days, and fruit/spice marriages worthy of destination settings. This coffee reps those attributes without breaking a sweat. It's an AB lot from the Ngugu-Ini mill in the Kirinyaga district. If you're looking for a bright, bracing, and utterly delicious, this one might be for you.
Pineapple plays quarterback in this cup, which is a nice departure from the cranberry and citrus-toned headliners you often catch in Kenya. It's a big, vibrant note, sweet as Hawaiian gold and not even remotely sour. Backing the fruit is a hit of tamarind*, but not your usual variety. There's a sizzle to it that turns it into something like Tamarind Soda.** As if that weren't enough, this coffee features a vanilla coda and a wildcard creaminess that you don't typically catch from the origin. The overall impression is bracing, refreshing, sweet: everything you want in a Kenya.
If you're into Kenyan coffees—or you're chasing flavor irrespective of origin—give this one a try. It stands among the best of Kenya (and that's saying something).
- Region - Kirinyaga
- Process - Washed
- Varietal - SL-28, SL-34, Batian, Ruiru-11
- Grade - AB
Best for:
- Pour Over
- Aeropress
- Drip Machine
- French Press
- Single Origin Espresso
Unless otherwise stated, all bags are sold in 12 oz quantities.