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songwe, kenya, kenya coffee from welwyn coffee lab

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Songwe, Kenya

by welwyn coffee lab · welwyn garden city, uk

expect brown sugar. this is songwe, kenya, a washed kenya from welwyn coffee lab.

brown sugar

the bean

origin
kenya
region
nyeri
process
washed
status
in stock
songwe is a washed kenya from the nyeri region, roasted by welwyn coffee lab. nyeri sits on the slopes of mount kenya and is known for producing coffees with clean, well-defined flavour. the washed process removes the fruit before drying, which tends to highlight clarity and precision in the cup. expect brown sugar sweetness as the primary character. washed kenyas from nyeri generally suit filter brewing, where that clean sweetness and structure can come through without interference. a v60 or batch brewer at around 93 degrees celsius would be a reasonable starting point.

common questions

What does Songwe, Kenya taste like?

the tasting notes centre on brown sugar, giving the cup a straightforward, clean sweetness. the washed process keeps the flavour clear and defined rather than fruity or fermented.

How is Songwe, Kenya grown and processed?

it is grown in the nyeri region of kenya and processed using the washed method, meaning the coffee cherry is removed before the beans are dried, resulting in a clean and precise cup.

How should I brew Songwe, Kenya?

washed kenyas from nyeri generally perform well as filter coffee, so a v60, chemex, or batch brewer will let the brown sugar sweetness and clean character come through clearly.

about welwyn coffee lab

welwyn coffee lab roasts its own. that alone separates it from most of what you'll find on stonehills. plenty of cafes buy in beans from a supplier, serve them passably, and call it a day. this place owns the earlier part of that process, which means the coffee in your cup has a shorter, more deliberate chain behind it. welwyn garden city isn't a city that gets written up in specialty coffee guides much, so finding a working roastery at this postcode is a genuine surprise. come on a weekday morning if you can. the pace is slower, the staff less stretched, and the difference between a roaster pulling shots with their own product and someone just running a cafe is easier to feel. start with a filter.

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