Hydrangea - Karinga AA Washed | Kenya
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Hydrangea - Karinga AA Washed | Kenya

Hydrangea - Karinga AA Washed | Kenya

Hydrangea - Karinga AA Washed | Kenya

Tastes Like: đŸ«Blackberry 🍇Syrah 🌿Lavender

Origin: Karinga, Kiambu, Kenya
Variety: SL-34, SL-28, Ruiru-11, Batian
Producer: Karinga F.C.S
Elevation: 1,840 masl
Process: Washed

About the Producer and Coffee

The Karinga AA lot comes from the Gitwe Farmers Cooperative Society, which manages the Karinga Factory in Kiambu, Kenya. Established in 1983, the factory works with roughly 650 smallholder farmers, each cultivating coffee on about one hectare alongside other crops. After harvest, freshly picked cherries are delivered daily for meticulous sorting, depulping, and a 12–24 hour fermentation, followed by thorough washing and drying on raised beds for 8–13 days. Through its partnership with Coffee Management Services, Karinga continues to focus on improving quality and supporting its members through agronomic training, seed access, and on-farm guidance. This collaborative effort results in a meticulously processed washed coffee that highlights Kenya’s hallmark clarity, structure, and vibrant fruit character.

This Karinga AA offering delivers a vibrant and expressive cup, showcasing the classic elegance of washed Kenyan coffees. Expect a bright, wine-like acidity reminiscent of Syrah, layered with the juicy sweetness of blackberry and a soft floral lift of lavender. The cup is structured yet silky, opening with bold fruit tones and finishing clean, aromatic, and refined. As it cools, the flavors deepen and become even more pronounced, offering a dynamic and memorable drinking experience.

In the Cup


The result? A vibrant, fruit-forward cup bursting with blackberry sweetness, wine-like acidity, and a delicate touch of lavender florals—a beautifully structured Kenyan coffee that’s both expressive and irresistibly clean.

What is the roast recency?

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 6-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12 - should we have any left in stock!). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.


What does 'Filter' or 'Espresso' Roast mean?

Typically filter is roasted lighter than espresso, though this is not always the case. Several factors play into what brands a Manhattan coffee as 'filter' or 'espresso', which includes the roast profile - i.e. how the beans are roasted, not just how developed a roast it is. It doesn't preclude you from using the beans for espresso though!

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Hydrangea - Karinga AA Washed | Kenya

Tastes Like: đŸ«Blackberry 🍇Syrah 🌿Lavender

Origin: Karinga, Kiambu, Kenya
Variety: SL-34, SL-28, Ruiru-11, Batian
Producer: Karinga F.C.S
Elevation: 1,840 masl
Process: Washed

About the Producer and Coffee

The Karinga AA lot comes from the Gitwe Farmers Cooperative Society, which manages the Karinga Factory in Kiambu, Kenya. Established in 1983, the factory works with roughly 650 smallholder farmers, each cultivating coffee on about one hectare alongside other crops. After harvest, freshly picked cherries are delivered daily for meticulous sorting, depulping, and a 12–24 hour fermentation, followed by thorough washing and drying on raised beds for 8–13 days. Through its partnership with Coffee Management Services, Karinga continues to focus on improving quality and supporting its members through agronomic training, seed access, and on-farm guidance. This collaborative effort results in a meticulously processed washed coffee that highlights Kenya’s hallmark clarity, structure, and vibrant fruit character.

This Karinga AA offering delivers a vibrant and expressive cup, showcasing the classic elegance of washed Kenyan coffees. Expect a bright, wine-like acidity reminiscent of Syrah, layered with the juicy sweetness of blackberry and a soft floral lift of lavender. The cup is structured yet silky, opening with bold fruit tones and finishing clean, aromatic, and refined. As it cools, the flavors deepen and become even more pronounced, offering a dynamic and memorable drinking experience.

In the Cup


The result? A vibrant, fruit-forward cup bursting with blackberry sweetness, wine-like acidity, and a delicate touch of lavender florals—a beautifully structured Kenyan coffee that’s both expressive and irresistibly clean.

What is the roast recency?

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 6-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12 - should we have any left in stock!). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.


What does 'Filter' or 'Espresso' Roast mean?

Typically filter is roasted lighter than espresso, though this is not always the case. Several factors play into what brands a Manhattan coffee as 'filter' or 'espresso', which includes the roast profile - i.e. how the beans are roasted, not just how developed a roast it is. It doesn't preclude you from using the beans for espresso though!

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Hydrangea - Karinga AA Washed | Kenya

Tastes Like: đŸ«Blackberry 🍇Syrah 🌿Lavender

Origin: Karinga, Kiambu, Kenya
Variety: SL-34, SL-28, Ruiru-11, Batian
Producer: Karinga F.C.S
Elevation: 1,840 masl
Process: Washed

About the Producer and Coffee

The Karinga AA lot comes from the Gitwe Farmers Cooperative Society, which manages the Karinga Factory in Kiambu, Kenya. Established in 1983, the factory works with roughly 650 smallholder farmers, each cultivating coffee on about one hectare alongside other crops. After harvest, freshly picked cherries are delivered daily for meticulous sorting, depulping, and a 12–24 hour fermentation, followed by thorough washing and drying on raised beds for 8–13 days. Through its partnership with Coffee Management Services, Karinga continues to focus on improving quality and supporting its members through agronomic training, seed access, and on-farm guidance. This collaborative effort results in a meticulously processed washed coffee that highlights Kenya’s hallmark clarity, structure, and vibrant fruit character.

This Karinga AA offering delivers a vibrant and expressive cup, showcasing the classic elegance of washed Kenyan coffees. Expect a bright, wine-like acidity reminiscent of Syrah, layered with the juicy sweetness of blackberry and a soft floral lift of lavender. The cup is structured yet silky, opening with bold fruit tones and finishing clean, aromatic, and refined. As it cools, the flavors deepen and become even more pronounced, offering a dynamic and memorable drinking experience.

In the Cup


The result? A vibrant, fruit-forward cup bursting with blackberry sweetness, wine-like acidity, and a delicate touch of lavender florals—a beautifully structured Kenyan coffee that’s both expressive and irresistibly clean.

What is the roast recency?

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 6-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12 - should we have any left in stock!). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.


What does 'Filter' or 'Espresso' Roast mean?

Typically filter is roasted lighter than espresso, though this is not always the case. Several factors play into what brands a Manhattan coffee as 'filter' or 'espresso', which includes the roast profile - i.e. how the beans are roasted, not just how developed a roast it is. It doesn't preclude you from using the beans for espresso though!

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