kenya coffee
Kenya, Gichuka
by crosby coffee lark lane · liverpool, uk
expect blueberry. this is kenya, gichuka, a washed kenya from crosby coffee lark lane.
blueberry
the bean
- origin
- kenya
- process
- washed
- status
- in stock
gichuka is a washed kenyan coffee roasted by crosby coffee on lark lane. the washed process removes the fruit before drying, which tends to produce a clean, bright cup that lets the bean's natural character come through clearly. here that means a distinct blueberry quality, the kind of fruity acidity kenya is known for. it suits filter brewing well, where lower temperatures and longer contact time let that fruit character develop without turning sharp. keep your water around 90-93c and avoid over-extraction to keep things balanced.
common questions
What does Kenya, Gichuka taste like?
this coffee has a blueberry character, a fruity, bright quality that comes through clearly thanks to the clean washed process used in its production.
How is Kenya, Gichuka grown and processed?
it is grown in kenya and processed using the washed method, which means the fruit skin and pulp are removed before the beans are dried, resulting in a cleaner, more defined flavour profile.
How should I brew Kenya, Gichuka?
filter brew methods work well here, as they allow the blueberry acidity to come through without becoming harsh, aim for water around 90-93c and a medium grind to avoid over-extraction.
about crosby coffee lark lane
liverpool has a genuinely good specialty coffee scene, and it's been quietly building for years outside the usual london-centric conversation. crosby coffee on lark lane sits right in the middle of one of liverpool's most characterful streets, the kind of place where the independent shops have held on and the saturday morning foot traffic still means something. what the roastery has built here pulls serious regulars, people who keep coming back with the kind of loyalty that's hard to manufacture. if you're in l17, or making your way across the city specifically for good coffee, this is a reliable anchor. the sourcing is taken seriously, the roasting happens in-house, and lark lane is a better place to spend a weekday morning for it.
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