2019 Kiunyu; AB Separation - Kenya

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Please note that weekly orders are roasted on Tuesday and shipped on Wednesday. This coffee is on the more delicate side of the Kenyan flavor spectrum. This selection has nuanced floral aromatics with a very bright raspberry lemonade center that lends itself to a gentle effervescent finish. Region: KirinyagaVarietal: SL32, Ruiri 11Altitude: 1,700 maslHarvest: June 2019Processing: Harvested at peak ripeness. Floated. Depulped. Dry fermented for 18-24 hours. Dried on raised beds for 15-20 days. ABOUT KIUNYUThe Kiunyu factory lies within the region of Kirinyaga, and is an up-and-coming coffee producing region within Kenya. Due to the traditions and political involvement within Kenyan coffee production it is extremely difficult to work outside of the auction and co-op systems. We have seen a changing of the Kenyan flavor profile over the last few years, which we believe might be due to either an increase of hybrid-type varieties and/or a change in the fermentation processes. We will be m