Kenya MATUNDA from Paloma Coffee Roastery is a bold and lively coffee that fully showcases the typical Kenyan profile. The cup reveals notes of lemon, orange, and raspberry, complemented by the sweetness of caramel and a subtle hint of dark chocolate. The resulting flavor is juicy, clean, and well-structured, with a higher but pleasant acidity. The coffee feels fresh and energetic, yet retains enough sweetness so it doesn’t come across as too sharp. The fruity notes gradually develop as it cools, and the cup demonstrates why Kenyan coffees are so popular among specialty coffee enthusiasts.
This lot comes from the Nyeri County region in Kenya, which is among the well-known regions for growing specialty coffee. It is here that coffees with distinctive acidity, a juicy fruity profile, and complex flavors are produced. The resulting character is also shaped by a combination of the SL14, SL28, Ruiru 11, and Batian varieties . The traditional Kenyan varieties SL14 and SL28 are associated with intense fruitiness and elegant acidity, while Ruiru 11 and Batian offer better resilience and production stability. Paloma Coffee Roastery maintains a cleaner roasting style for this lot to highlight the typical Kenyan juiciness.
The coffee was processed using the washed method, which helps highlight the purity of flavors and bright acidity. After harvest, the ripe cherries are carefully sorted and pulped; fermentation and washing with water then take place to ensure no mucilage remains on the beans. The coffee is then dried under controlled conditions, requiring regular turning and monitoring to ensure consistent quality. It is precisely this washed processing that allows citrus, raspberry, and a clean caramel finish to shine through without heavier fermented flavors.