Roasted - Kenya AA+

About the bean 

Representing the best of Kenya’s prized central region, offerings from here benefit from an ideal growing environment and cooperatives that champion and empower local farmers cultivating premium Arabica on small plots of land. The AA Plus grade stands as the crown jewel: large beans (screen size 18+), meticulously hand-selected, and held to the most rigorous quality standards—surpassing even the already elite AA level.

This high-scoring Kenyan delivers a dance of floral notes and brightness that translates to an ultra-pleasant cup. Darker roasts unlock strong density and depth; we loved the lush, rounded body that emerged at a Full City profile. For anyone craving the signature fruity complexity of an East African without the sky-high acidity, this is the brew for you. Even, forgiving, and consistent—a nice pick for home roasters. 

Citrus. Tea. Floral Hints. Stone Fruit. Tart Acidity. Rich Aftertaste. Well Balanced.

QUICK NOTES

REGION: Nakuru, Kiambu
PRODUCER: Various
GRADE: AA+ (Kenya’s top grade)
SCREEN SIZE: 18
PROCESS: Hand-Picked and Washed
ALTITUDE: 1,500-2,100 masl.
VARIETAL: Batian, SL-24, SL-34, Ruiru 11
CUP SCORE: 87 (a score of 80 points or above on a 100-point scale is graded "specialty")
ROASTING RECOMMENDATION: Medium to Medium-Dark. It's easy to go too dark because Kenya AA+ is a dense bean (the brightness will be lost). For an explanation of our different roasts, see here: http://greenbeanery.ca/pages/roasting-chart.