Kenya - Berg Wu Selection - Machakos AB

About This Coffee

This is a Kenyan single-origin coffee from Machakos County, selected by Berg Wu, 2016 World Barista Champion. The coffee features SL-28 and SL-34 varieties grown at 1800-1900 meters altitude and processed using traditional Kenyan washed method by the Machakos Cooperative Union. The cup profile presents white peach, bergamot, cranberry, and floral notes with lemon zest and Earl Grey tea characteristics, finishing with tart cranberry and blackcurrant brightness.

Origin

Machakos County (Kenya)

Flavor Notes

Floral, Lemon Zest, Earl Grey Tea, Ripe Peach, Blossom

Roast Level

Medium Light

Processing

Washed

Typology

Arabica

SL-28, SL-34

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Wes Ngopi

Wes Ngopi takes its name from a Javanese greeting that translates to "Have you had your coffee?", reflecting its roots in the social ritual of sharing a cup. Based in Shah Alam, the roastery specializes in specialty grade single origin coffees roasted to order for home brewing enthusiasts. Bean selection is guided by ratings from CoffeeReview and independent research through traders such as Royal Coffee, Nordic Approach, and Olam, alongside direct trade relationships with farms like Java Frinsa Estate in Indonesia. The roastery emphasizes technical precision, modulating drum speed, fan adjustments, and firing pressure to achieve a smooth declining rate of rise for optimal flavor development. Wes Ngopi occupies a focused niche in Malaysia's specialty scene, prioritizing quality sourcing and meticulous roasting for the home consumer.

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