Kenya Special Reserve Coffee
Pickup available at 290 Port Royal W.
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Cup Profile
This medium-bodied coffee is particularly appreciated and sought after for its richness and high level of acidity. *Description based on TAG roast.
About Our TAG* Roast
With over four decades of expertise in green bean selection, roasting, and cupping, our TAG Roast (Torrefazione Artigianale Granito) is crafted to bring out the fullest potential of each single-origin coffee. Through a meticulous roasting process, we achieve the complete caramelization of the sugars in the beans, unlocking their rich, complex flavors. This artful transformation relies on the perfect balance of expertise, passion, intuition, and the keen insight of our Master Roaster.
Suggested Extraction Method(s)
- Good for filter/drip coffee
- Good for espresso
History of Kenyan Coffee
Coffee cultivation in Kenya dates back to 1893 when the brothers of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit brought the first Arabica coffee trees from Ethiopia and planted them just north of Nairobi.
Kenya has been investing a lot of time and energy in improving their coffees for some time. This had the effect of driving up the prices of this variety of coffee which is now considered among the most expensive in the world. 13th in the world coffee export, Kenya devotes many efforts to improving its products.
Additional Information
- Altitude: 2100 meters above sea level
- Species: Arabica
- Cultivar: SL28, SL34 and Kent
- Screen size: 17-18
- Process: Washed with fermentation
- Caffeine content: Approx. 1.36%
- Certifications: Aliments du Québec, Kosher Foods
Brewing Instructions
- Filter Coffee: 1 tbsp. or 8g of ground coffee per 8.5 oz (250 ml) of fresh water.
- Espresso Coffee: 1 tbsp. or 8g of ground coffee per 1 oz (30 ml) of fresh water.