Location: Gulmarg Estate, Kiambu county, Kenya
Cultivar: SL28, SL34
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1950 masl
Taste Notes: Marzipan, Blackcurrant, CaramelBest Brewed: Filter methods, or a lighter espresso
Roaster Notes: This is a typical Kenyan coffee that oozes taste notes of Ribena - reminds me of my childhood! But what made this one stand out is the marzipan that compliments it, laced with notes of caramel mouthfeel. A fantastic coffee black - filter or espresso, or a light sweetness in milk.
Kenya AA - Gulmarg Estate
This fully washed lot is from Gulmarg Estate in Kiambu, Kenya. Gulmarg is a 145ha coffee farm first established by British colonists but is now one of 6 estates owned and operated by Sasini, a publicly listed company with a majority Kenyan ownership.
Sasini’s estates have long placed an emphasis on equity and community. In the case of the estates’ workers this involves the provision of living quarters, early child education, union membership and guaranteed payment above minimum wage. In collaboration with Olam Specialty and over 30 of our customers, they have also been able to invest further in the local primary school Njenga Karume. This has principally been through the building of a new computer lab to equip students with the IT skillset to maximise their oppotunities in an increasingly digital world.
Thanks to Covoya Coffee for this coffee.