kenya coffee
Gakundu AA, Kenya
by rosetta roastery cafe (bree street) · cape town, south africa
you'll taste lemon before grapefruit. this is gakundu aa, kenya, a washed kenya from rosetta roastery cafe (bree street).
lemongrapefruitcitrus zestwiney
the bean
- origin
- kenya
- region
- embu
- process
- washed
- status
- in stock
gakundu aa is a washed kenyan coffee from the embu region, roasted by rosetta roastery cafe on bree street. the aa grade indicates larger bean size, and the washed process keeps the cup clean and bright. expect sharp lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest up front, with a winey quality that adds depth and body. that acidity responds well to pour-over or filter brewing, where clarity and separation of flavors are easiest to achieve. keep water around 93-95°c and a medium-fine grind to avoid muddying the citrus brightness this coffee is built around.
common questions
What does Gakundu AA, Kenya taste like?
it leads with lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest, with a winey quality that rounds out the finish and gives the cup more body than a straight citrus profile alone.
How is Gakundu AA, Kenya grown and processed?
it is grown in the embu region of kenya, processed using the washed method, which removes the fruit before drying and results in a clean, bright cup with well-defined acidity.
How should I brew Gakundu AA, Kenya?
filter or pour-over methods suit this coffee well, as they highlight the citrus acidity and keep the cup transparent, use water around 93-95°c and a medium-fine grind as a starting point.
about rosetta roastery cafe (bree street)
you can smell the history in rosetta's cramped bree street space before you even order. the beans here aren't just south african - they're obsessively sourced from farms most cape town roasters ignore, then roasted in batches small enough that your barista probably remembers pulling each one from the drum. the espresso hits with that mineral tang you only get from properly developed african beans. thick crema that clings to your cup long after the last sip. this is what local coffee tastes like when someone actually cares about doing it right.
all coffee from rosetta roastery cafe (bree street)cape town, south africa
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