{"product_id":"black-white-roasters-ushirika-washed-kenya","title":"Black \u0026 White Roasters - Ushirika - Washed | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenya — Othaya Farmers Cooperative \"Ushirika\" SL28, SL34, Batian \u0026amp; Ruiru 11 (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍎 Baked Apple • 🍊 Orange Zest • 🌴 Date • 🍫 Milk Chocolate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Othaya Farmers Cooperative (various smallholders)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Nyeri, Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal: SL28, SL34, Batian \u0026amp; Ruiru 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: 1,600–1,900 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToo often, Kenyan coffee is reduced to one profile: high acidity, currant, molasses-like sweetness, and the occasional tomato. Ushirika may be the most intriguing variation yet, because it tastes a lot like a washed Colombian coffee, with lower acidity than the typical Kenyan cup while highlighting sweetness. A crushable, approachable cup, the perfect complement to a cozy fall morning. In the cup: baked apple, orange zest, date, and milk chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis coffee comes from the Othaya Farmers Cooperative in Nyeri, from various smallholder farms at 1,600–1,900 masl, growing SL28, SL34, Batian, and Ruiru 11. Black \u0026amp; White has found a tremendous range in the Kenyan coffees sourced over the past two years, and this one's intrigue comes not from a novel variety or processing innovation but from its unexpectedly Colombian-like character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe coffee undergoes the washed process typical of Kenyan production. Pulped and placed in a basin, it ferments underwater for approximately 24 hours before being rinsed, ferments dry for 24 hours, then is submerged again for another 24 hours. It is rinsed once more and dried until the optimal moisture content is achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alternating wet-dry-wet fermentation over about 72 hours is the defining step. It's what keeps the acidity surprisingly low and builds the sweetness behind the date and milk chocolate character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproachable, sweet, and easy to drink: date and milk chocolate lead, with a low acidity reminiscent of orange zest, and a cooked, cozy fruit character like baked apples sprinkled with cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍎 Baked Apple 🍊 Orange Zest 🌴 Date 🍫 Milk Chocolate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Omni \/ 340g \/ October 15th","offer_id":59050189816182,"sku":"B\u0026W-USHIRIKA-BATIAN-RUIRU-11-SL28-SL34-WASHED-340G-OCT15","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/ilse_logo_1_-38-cropped.png?v=1792419385","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/products\/black-white-roasters-ushirika-washed-kenya","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}