12oz Kenya Weithaga
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Origin Story

Weithaga AA represents the work of over 800 smallholder producers and demonstrates the most precise milling protocols exported from Kenya. The coffee is grown in the Aberdare Mountain range which has ideal growing conditions.

We purchased this lot with the help of Mbula Musau of Utake Coffee and BD Imports. After identifying this coffee at Mbula’s lab in spring 2023 during a blind cupping, we kept a close watch on the auction on a nearby screen. The auction refers to the Nairobi Coffee Exchange where nearly all coffee passes on its way to being exported. This buying model is unique and one of the ways that Kenyan farmers are rewarded for the quality of their harvest.

Sensory

Juicy citrus and stone fruit are the base of this vibrant coffee from Kenya, and we are excited to share it this holiday season!

  • Country Kenya
  • Flavor Profile Chocolate + Molasses
  • Variety SL-28, SL-34, Riuru 11, Batian

The details

Origin story

  • Country Kenya
  • Producer Weithaga Farmers Cooperative Society
  • Region Kikuyu, Murang'a
  • Elevation Range 1600-1800 m
  • Processing Method Washed
  • Drying Method raised bed sun-dried
  • Harvest Oct - Dec 2022
  • In Season
Weithaga AA represents the work of over 800 smallholder producers and demonstrates the most precise milling protocols exported from Kenya.  The coffee is grown in the Aberdare Mountain range which has ideal growing conditions. We purchased this lot with the help of Mbula Musau of Utake Coffee and BD Imports.  After identifying this coffee at Mbula’s lab in spring 2023 during a blind cupping, we kept a close watch on the auction on a nearby screen.  The auction refers to the Nairobi Coffee Exchange where nearly all coffee passes on its way to being exported.  This buying model is unique and one of the ways that Kenyan farmers are rewarded for the quality of their harvest.

How To Brew

We recommend starting with a 1:18 coffee-to-water ratio, which provides an excellent total extraction level and maximizes flavor pulled out of the ground coffee. For our single origin coffees we recommend a pour over method either on a Chemex, V60 or Kalita Wave on a 5 or 6 grind setting if you are ordering from Intelligentsiacoffee.com.

Recommended Method Pour Over

  1. 01.
    Boil Water 205 - 216 F
  2. 02.
    Weigh Coffee 1g of coffee per 18g of water
  3. 03.
    Drop In Filter Add filter to equipment
  4. 04.
    Grind Coffee Grind coffee and add to filter
  5. 05.
    Add Water Add water in stages
  6. 06.
    Remove Filter Enjoy your coffee!
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      Image of growers sorting coffee beans

    Why We're Different

    • Intelligentsia coffee buyers travel year-round working with a network of farmers. From the farm, coffee arrives at the roasting works in Chicago and Los Angeles, where coffee professionals cup, grade, and release over 50 single-origins and blends annually.

    • Intelligentsia Direct Trade means partnering with people who obsess about quality as much as we do, and building meaningful relationships with farmers. Today, the Intelligentsia Direct Trade community includes more than 50 partners in 14 countries.

    • A quarter-century of obsession with quality, more than 15 years of sourcing great coffee the right way, and an authoritative point of view on how to elevate coffee make Intelligentsia a trusted partner on your coffee journey.

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12oz Kenya Weithaga
Kenya Weithaga