kenya coffee
Single Origin - Kenya AA Lenana - Specialty Coffee
by out of the grey coffee/javajourneys.coffee · erie, usa
you'll taste lemon before grapefruit. this is single origin - kenya aa lenana - specialty coffee, a washed kenya from out of the grey coffee/javajourneys.coffee.
lemongrapefruitcitrus zestwineycaramelmilk chocolatedark chocolate
the bean
- origin
- kenya
- region
- kirinyaga
- process
- washed
- varietal
- sl-28
- roast
- medium
- status
- in stock
kenya aa lenana is a washed sl-28 from kirinyaga, a region on the slopes of mount kenya known for producing bright, structured coffees. the washed process keeps the cup clean and precise, letting the sl-28 varietal express its characteristic citrus acidity. expect lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest up front, with a winey quality that shifts into caramel, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate as it cools. roasted to a medium level by out of the grey coffee, it suits pour-over or filter brewing, where the clarity of a washed coffee comes through most clearly. grind fresh and use water around 93-96°c.
common questions
What does Single Origin - Kenya AA Lenana - Specialty Coffee taste like?
it leads with lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest, backed by a winey quality, then settles into caramel, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate. the washed process keeps those flavors clean and distinct rather than fruit-forward or syrupy.
How is Single Origin - Kenya AA Lenana - Specialty Coffee grown and processed?
it is grown in kirinyaga, kenya, using the sl-28 varietal, a cultivar selected for cup quality and citric acidity. the coffee is washed processed, meaning the fruit is removed before drying, which produces a cleaner, brighter cup.
How should I brew Single Origin - Kenya AA Lenana - Specialty Coffee?
as a medium-roast washed coffee, it performs well with pour-over or drip filter methods, which highlight its citrus acidity and chocolate finish. grind to a medium consistency and avoid water above 96°c to keep the brighter notes from turning sharp.
about out of the grey coffee/javajourneys.coffee
state street in erie has seen its share of coffee shops come and go, but out of the grey has figured something out that 207 google reviewers can't stop talking about. their 4.8-star rating isn't built on instagram-worthy latte art or trendy cold brew contraptions. it's built on the kind of careful roasting that makes you pause mid-sip and actually taste what's happening in your cup. the name says it all, really. while chain coffee feels like drinking beige liquid, these folks pull you into something with actual character. their beans tell stories you can taste, each batch roasted with the patience that only independent roasters seem to possess. regulars don't just come back for caffeine. they come back because someone here gives a damn about temperature curves and roast profiles, about the difference between good enough and worth driving across town for.
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