Ep. 786 Kenya Chinga Natural


Damson, fig, dandelion and burdock, sultana

Beginning with soft damson and fig, there's then a delicate note of dandelion and burdock before it softens to sultana on the finish.

  • Country: Kenya
  • Province: Nyeri
  • District: Othaya
  • Affiliated with: Othaya Farmer's Cooperative
  • Farm: Chinga
  • Processing method: Natural
  • Varietals: SL28 & SL34
  • Average rainfall: 1,200–1,500 mm
  • Elevation: 1,795 m.a.s.l.
  • Soil: rich volcanic loam
  • GPS coordinates: 0°34'17.4"S 36°56'54.5"E

Further Information

Cupping Notes: Damson, fig, dandelion and burdock, sultana

Cup of Excellence Cupping Scores

  • Clean cup: (1–8): 6.5
  • Sweetness: (1–8): 6.5
  • Acidity: (1–8): 6
  • Mouthfeel:(1–8): 6.5
  • Flavour: (1–8): 7
  • Aftertaste: (1–8): 6
  • Balance: (1–8): 6.5
  • Overall: (1–8): 7
  • Correction: (+36): +36
  • Total (max. 100): 88

Roasting Information
Medium-dark - Just through to the edge of second, no more, and keep the pace steady.