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RIFT VALLEY – KENYA

by redroaster · brighton, uk

you'll taste lemon before milk chocolate. this is rift valley – kenya, a washed kenya from redroaster.

lemonmilk chocolatedark chocolate
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the bean

origin
kenya
region
nyeri
process
washed
status
in stock
rift valley kenya is a washed coffee from nyeri, one of kenya's most respected growing regions, roasted by redroaster. the washed process removes the fruit before drying, which tends to produce a clean, bright cup, and that shows here with a lemon acidity sitting alongside milk chocolate and dark chocolate. the balance of citrus and chocolate makes it approachable but interesting. it works well as a filter or as an espresso if you prefer a sharper, fruit-forward shot. grind fresh, use water around 93c, and keep brew ratios consistent to let the chocolate and lemon notes come through without bitterness.

common questions

What does RIFT VALLEY – KENYA taste like?

it has lemon acidity alongside both milk chocolate and dark chocolate, giving it a clean, bright character with a sweet, cocoa-like finish. the washed process keeps the flavours defined and the cup free of heavy fruit pulp notes.

How is RIFT VALLEY – KENYA grown and processed?

it comes from nyeri, kenya, a highland region known for producing coffees with pronounced acidity and clarity. it is washed processed, meaning the coffee cherry is removed before drying, which highlights the bean's natural brightness and keeps the cup clean.

How should I brew RIFT VALLEY – KENYA?

filter brewing suits this coffee well, as the washed process and lemon acidity shine with a longer, gentler extraction. if you prefer espresso, expect a sharper, more citrus-forward shot with the chocolate notes coming through in the finish.

about redroaster

brighton's new road holds plenty of coffee options, but redroaster earns those 666 google reviews through something chains can't replicate. the beans here get attention. real attention. you taste it immediately. that first sip carries the weight of someone who gives a damn about extraction, about timing, about the fifteen small decisions that separate good coffee from grocery store fuel. regulars know this. they're the ones claiming the same spot each morning, laptops open, trusting redroaster to fuel whatever comes next. the 4.6-star rating isn't accidental. it's built cup by cup, pulled shot by shot, by people who understand that specialty coffee means caring about the process as much as the product. no corporate manual dictates how long to steam milk here. just experience and instinct. this isn't coffee as commodity. it's coffee as craft, served by people who chose to roast beans instead of chasing easier money. brighton has plenty of cafes. it doesn't have many like this.

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