Kenya Kirinyaga AA FAQ Washed

Kenya Kirinyaga AA FAQ Washed

Roast Level: Medium Light Roast
Best For: Espresso, Filter
Region: Kirinyaga
Altitude: 1,700 masl
Plant Varietal: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian
Tasting Notes: Blackcurrant, Orange, Grape

Brewing Guides
Filter Ratio 1:15
Espresso Ratio 1:2

Ice Americano
Dose 15g
Extraction 32g (two shots)
Time 13-15 seconds
Temperature 93°C
Cold Water 140g

Kenya Kirinyaga AA is a high-quality Kenyan coffee, specifically an AA grade from the Kirinyaga region, known for its vibrant acidity and fruity notes. FAQ, or “Fair Average Quality,” indicates that while it is a top-grade AA coffee, it is sorted to a slightly more accessible price point while still retaining many of the classic Kenyan characteristics. Kenya Kirinyaga AA FAQ Washed coffee is a premium single-origin Arabica, processed using the washed (wet) method, which removes the cherry’s outer layers before fermentation and washing, resulting in a clean and bright cup.