Heresy - Kenya Baragwi Coop Thimu Washed Filter 252g

Specialty beans from Kenya, roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. A profile featuring high, fruity juiciness, great depth and lots of character.

Country: Kenya
Region: Kirinyaga
Producer: Baragwi Coop.
Varietal: SL28, SL34, Batian, Ruiru
Processing: washed
Altitude: 1700 - 1900 m a.s.l.
Harvest: 2023
Cupping score: 87 / 100 points


PROCESSING

Before being stripped of their dign..., sorry, of the cherries, the beans are first sorted. Then they spend the night doing crazy things, that is fermenting. The next morning - a splash of water to tidy up! Then recuperating in the sun from 8 to 14  days.


THE FARM

The Thimu processing station belongs to, as far as we know, the largest cooperative in Kenya, called Baragwi. In turn, the region where the fruit is grown, Kirinyaga, is famous throughout the coffee world for its good quality crop.


ROASTER'S COMMENT

Classic Kenya! No need to write a two-page essay here. Fruity, citrusy, sweet and refreshing. The whole package, typical of the Kirinyaga region.


PACKAGING

The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.