This Karinga AA coffee is sourced from the Karinga Factory in Kiambu, Kenya, operated by the Gitwe Farmers Cooperative Society. Grown at an elevation of 1,840 meters, this coffee is a blend of SL-34, SL-28, Ruiru-11, and Batian varieties. It undergoes a washed process, where cherries are depulped, fermented for 12–24 hours, washed four times, and dried on raised beds. The flavor profile features notes of blackberry, syrah, and lavender.
Hydrangea Coffee Roasters is a specialty roastery based in Berkeley, California, focused on light, fruit forward coffees produced through modern fermentation and experimental processing techniques. The lineup emphasizes terroir, showcasing how region, climate, and varietal interact with processing to shape flavor. New releases rotate regularly, featuring single origin lots with detailed tasting notes and processing information for each offering. The roastery's approach rewards adventurous palates drawn to the intersection of agricultural science and cup quality.
