Kenya Nyeri Kiamwangi AA

Kiamwangi is a bright, clean AA selection with complex fruited highlights, and a pristine acidic impression. The ground coffee had a tropical accent of pineapple, with notes of pie filling, like peaches cooked with raw brown sugars. I found the wet aroma had dried fruit notes, like aromatic stone fruits, along with a red berry note that brought out a winey-fruit accent. "Wine" was the descriptor we came back to in terms of acidity, with both freshness in flavor and a slight puckering aspect. The cup had intense citrus flavors at City roast level, like grabby pink grapefruit, and lemon peel zest. It also showed a delicate, tea-like side, with hint of rose hips and cranberry tea. There was also a slight floral aroma that came into focus as the coffee cooled off some, which added to the delicate cup qualities. This is definitely a powerful cup that shows fantastic at the lighter end of the roast spectrum, and offers what we think of as a "classic" Kenya Nyeri cup profile that ends with a stunning finish too.