{"product_id":"apollons-gold-kiamabara-washed-sl28-kenya","title":"Apollon's Gold - Kiamabara - Washed SL28 | Kenya","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenya — Mugaga Cooperative Kiamabara Factory SL28 (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🥭 Passionfruit • 🍈 Guava • 🍈 Melon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mugaga Cooperative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiamabara Factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nyeri, Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e SL28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1600 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDegassing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–50 days post roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur first purchase from Kiamabara was a lot in 2018. Their coffee left a pretty good impression to us, with bright tropical flavours so this is our 2nd purchase from the factory, after 7 years of the first purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhilst the other Kenya in our lineup, Gititu, is a great lot that reminds us of those Kenyas in the good old days, with black currant flavours and red wine vibes, Kiamabara represents the other side of Kenya in a perfect way. This lot is full of bright and tropical flavours that we seek for in a modern Kenya coffees, with its underlying rich sweetness that creates amazing balance in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Mugaga Cooperative operates the Kiamabara Factory at 1600 metres above sea level in Nyeri, one of Kenya's most prestigious coffee-growing regions. Their commitment to quality processing has created coffees that showcase the bright, tropical character of modern Kenyan specialty coffee whilst maintaining the depth and sweetness expected from this renowned origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Washed process at Kiamabara Factory involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eHand-Picked at Peak Ripeness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Selective harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e👁️ \u003cstrong\u003eHand-Sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Only the best cherries selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eDe-Pulping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mechanical removal of skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Traditional Kenyan wet fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong\u003eChannel Floating\u003c\/strong\u003e — Density sorting through channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🚿 \u003cstrong\u003eSoaking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fresh water soaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eRaised Bed Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Careful drying with turning and hand-sorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis meticulous Kenyan washed process creates the bright tropical flavours and rich underlying sweetness characteristic of modern Kenyan coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePerfumed passionfruit, followed by guava flavours, and sweet melon notes in the finish. This lot is full of bright and tropical flavours that we seek for in modern Kenya coffees, with its underlying rich sweetness that creates amazing balance in the cup. Our 2nd purchase from Kiamabara Factory after 7 years, representing the bright, tropical side of Kenyan coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🥭 \u003cstrong\u003ePassionfruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍈 \u003cstrong\u003eGuava\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍈 \u003cstrong\u003eMelon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the roast recency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing with beans that are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eat least two weeks off roast\u003c\/span\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 'Filter' or 'Espresso' Roast mean?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTypically 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. \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e the beans are roasted, not just how developed a roast it is. It doesn't preclude you from using the beans for espresso though!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollon's Gold","offers":[{"title":"March 26th \/ 250g","offer_id":57577905357174,"sku":"APOLLON-KIAMABARA-W-SL28-MAR26","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/Kiamabara_1_ebafa015-2c1f-4bad-a9e7-651eec8aca58.webp?v=1774785490","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/apollons-gold-kiamabara-washed-sl28-kenya","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}