kenya coffee
Kenya Kongocho - Traditional Washed
by calico coffee · london, uk
you'll taste stone fruit before winey. this is kenya kongocho - traditional washed, a washed kenya from calico coffee.
stone fruitwiney
the bean
- origin
- kenya
- region
- nyeri
- process
- washed
- varietal
- sl-28
- status
- in stock
kenya kongocho is a washed sl-28 from nyeri, one of kenya's most respected growing regions. the washed process strips the cherry cleanly before fermentation, which tends to produce clear, defined acidity and fruit character. sl-28 is a variety known for bright, complex cup profiles, and this one shows stone fruit alongside a winey quality that suggests depth and some ferment-forward complexity. it suits brew methods that highlight acidity and clarity, such as a v60 or chemex. use a medium-fine grind, water around 92-94°c, and a steady controlled pour to let the fruit notes come through without muddiness.
common questions
What does Kenya Kongocho - Traditional Washed taste like?
the cup leads with stone fruit and a winey quality, characteristics common to sl-28 grown in nyeri. expect defined fruit and some ferment-forward complexity rather than a clean, neutral profile.
How is Kenya Kongocho - Traditional Washed grown and processed?
the coffee is grown in nyeri, kenya, using the sl-28 varietal, and processed using the traditional washed method, which involves removing the cherry skin and pulp before the beans are fermented and dried.
How should I brew Kenya Kongocho - Traditional Washed?
brew methods that offer clarity and control, such as a v60 or chemex, suit this washed kenyan well. aim for water around 92-94°c with a medium-fine grind to highlight the stone fruit and winey character without over-extraction.
about calico coffee
you notice the filter bar first, hand-built and low, the kind of thing someone who trained as an architect would obsess over. junchao jonny huang did exactly that before placing third at the 2023 uk brewers cup and opening calico on lower marsh near waterloo. dark wood, soft light, no wasted gestures. huang roasts some of the coffee himself, sources his own green, and still brings in guest roasters when it makes sense. every drink comes with an origin card. considered without being precious about it.
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