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Single Origin · Issue No. 24

Kii AA

A high-definition Kenyan cup with blackcurrant, tomato leaf, and a clean savory finish.

By Daniel Park8 min read
Editor Score9.4 / 10
BlackcurrantTomato leafSavory

Kirinyaga, Kenya · Washed Process

Origin

Kirinyaga, Kenya

Roast

Light

Process

Washed

Best for

Pour Over

Price

$24 / 250g

Kii AA is the kind of Kenyan coffee that reminds you why the profile became a benchmark: vivid fruit, lifted acidity, and a precise structure that never feels thin.

The cup opens with blackcurrant and red cherry before moving into tomato leaf, citrus peel, and a quiet savory finish. Tim Wendelboe's roast stays very light, but the sweetness has enough depth to keep the acidity from dominating.

Rating Breakdown

Aroma9.3
Flavor9.6
Acidity9.5
Body8.8
Aftertaste9.4

Brewing Recommendation

V60 - 1:16 ratio

  • Dose15g
  • Water240g, 94C
  • GrindMedium-fine
  • Time2:45 - 3:05

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