December Discovery Coffee: Kenya (Lighter Roast Edition)

Bright · Juicy · Light on its feet

Step into December with a coffee that feels like switching on the fairy lights — bright, uplifting, and full of festive energy. For this month’s Discovery Coffee, we’ve taken one of our favourite Kenyan lots and roasted it lighter than our usual profile to showcase its crisp acidity, vibrant fruit character and sparkling clarity.

This special roast brings you a fresh perspective on a coffee you may already know — perfect for curious brewers and flavour explorers.

Tasting Notes

Expect a juicy, fruit-forward cup with a lively acidity and a clean, tea-like finish. Brew it as pour-over or AeroPress to highlight its delicate sweetness; try it as espresso for a bright, refreshing shot.

Why This Coffee?

Kenyan coffees are known for their complexity and clarity, and this lot shines even brighter with a lighter touch in the roastery. By easing off the roast development, we’ve allowed the coffee’s natural berry sweetness, floral aromatics, and crisp citrus to push forward for a more expressive, modern profile.

Origin

• Country: Kenya

• Region: Ngoe Farm, Nyeri

• Process: Washed

• Varieties: SL28, Batian, Ruiru 11

• Altitude: 1832 MASL

Roast Style

A lighter roast than our standard Kenya, designed to emphasise:

• Higher clarity

• More pronounced fruit notes

• A cleaner, brighter finish

Ideal for those who enjoy vibrant, complex coffees.

Perfect For

• Filter brewers (V60, Chemex, Kalita)

• AeroPress

• Bright, modern espresso

• Coffee lovers who enjoy exploring new flavour profiles

Brewing Recommendation

Start with a 1:16 brew ratio and a slightly cooler water temperature (92–94°C) to let the citrus and berry notes shine without overwhelming acidity.