Juicy and fruity, yet clean and smooth—that’s exactly what the Kenya Kanjathi AA from Beansmith.s in Central Bohemia is like! In the cup, you’ll detect notes of juicy red grapes alongside gooseberries, with the profile gently rounded out by oolong, whose notes highlight the smoothness of the overall flavor profile. This coffee has medium acidity, so you don’t have to worry about it being too tart, yet thanks to the gooseberry notes, it doesn’t lose its liveliness—making it a beautifully balanced coffee. Thanks to its washed processing, the body is light and clean. This is a filter coffee that you won’t get tired of, even when drinking it every day.
This coffee comes from Kenya and was processed at the Kanjathi station . This station is located in theMurang'a region, in the Kigumo area. The Kanjathi processing station is one of five washing stations managed by the Kangiri Farmers' Cooperative Society. This cooperative is an association of more than 1,300 Kenyan smallholder farmers and has gained attention particularly for its focus on sustainable agriculture. The Murang'a region lies 120 km northwest of Nairobi and benefits primarily from cooler weather, high altitudes of 1,600–1,750 m above sea level, and very fertile volcanic soil. Kenyan coffee beans are sorted by size. AA beans are the second-largest beans on the overall coffee bean scale, reaching a size of 7.2–8 mm. After harvesting and sorting the coffee cherries, the beans are de-pulped, then fermented in concrete tanks for 12–24 hours depending on temperature and climate to remove the pulp. After fermentation, the beans are washed, which results in a clean flavor profile. After thorough washing , the beans are dried for 7–14 days, during which time they are regularly and carefully turned to prevent defects and ensure even drying.
Kanjathi AA is a blend of the SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, and Batian varieties, with SL28 being one of the most famous and highly regarded coffee varieties grown in Africa. It is this variety that lends the coffee its sweetness and complex flavor. SL34 is a very sensitive variety that is susceptible to diseases such as coffee rust; it is therefore very demanding to grow, but it rewards growers with its quality, fuller body, and pleasant acidity. The Ruiru 11 variety contributes a subtle earthiness to the overall flavor . Rounding out this blend is Batian, a tall coffee variety that is resistant to coffee rust and has a very interesting flavor.