kenya coffee
by r ki coffee lab · richmond, canada
expect winey. this is kenya-micro lot-karimikui krinyaga washed, a washed kenya from r ki coffee lab.
this coffee is described as winey, which points to a fruity, slightly fermented depth with noticeable tartness and character. that quality is typical of high-grown kenyan washed coffees from the kirinyaga region.
it is grown in kirinyaga, kenya, and processed using the washed method, where the fruit is removed from the coffee cherry before drying. it comes from the karimikui washing station as a designated micro lot, meaning it is sourced and handled as a small, traceable batch.
a filter or pour-over method suits this coffee well, as it preserves the clarity and winey fruit character that the washed process produces. aim for water around 93-96°c with a medium-fine grind to balance brightness and sweetness.
richmond's specialty coffee scene has quietly grown into something worth paying attention to, shaped in part by the city's dense, food-serious culture and its proximity to vancouver without being beholden to it. r ki coffee lab sits on lansdowne road, in a stretch of richmond that runs busy and practical rather than precious, and that context matters. this isn't a place trying to aestheticize the neighborhood around it. what you get here is roasting and brewing taken seriously by people who've built a local reputation on consistency rather than noise. the standing it holds in richmond didn't come from foot traffic alone. if you're in the area mid-morning, the filter coffee is where to start.
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