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Kenya Gakundu Embu AA
Gakundu Coffee Factory is located in Embu County in central Kenya. The county borders Mount Kenya, one of the most well-respected coffee-growing regions in the world. The main harvest for Gakundu is from October through February. Varieties grown are typical for Kenya; SL-28, Ruiru 11, and Batian. Gakundu Farmer’s Cooperative Society is located at Ngandori West, Kairuri sub-location in Embu county. The variety breakdown of coffee plants in the region is 60% of SL 28, 35% Ruiru, and 5% Batian.
Region | Embu, Kenya
Altitude | 1650 MASL
Variety | Batian, SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11
Process | Washed
Sourced | Cafe Imports
Tastes like | Black Current, Plum Jam, Juicy
(Omni roasted for filter or espresso - not suitable with milk)
Recipe:
Espresso -
In - 20g (ground coffee into filter basket)
Out - 48g (espresso into cup)
Time - 25 seconds
Temp - 93 degrees
Filter -
In - 20g
Out - 320g
Time - 3 mins
Temp - 97 degrees