Kenya Kirinyaga Karani Peaberry AA
From the volcanic soils of Kirinyaga’s Gichugu district, this peaberry lot showcases the best of Kenya’s SL‑28 and SL‑34 cultivars. Expect caramel sweetness, blackberry acidity, and warming spice—a true reflection of its high‑altitude terroir.
Origin Details
Sourced with care from the world's finest coffee regions
Origin
Kenya Karani, Peaberry AA
Farm
Smallholders, Farm Gate
Variety
SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru 11, Batian
Process
Washed
Altitude
5,577 - 5,900 Ft
Score
89.3 Pts SCA
Flavor Notes
Origin Story
Kirinyaga in a Cup
The Origin
From the Gichugu district of Kirinyaga, this peaberry lot comes from smallholder farmers who deliver their harvest to the Karani washing station. At elevations of 1700–1800m (5577–5900 ft), the cool climate and volcanic soils nurture cultivars SL‑28, SL‑34, Ruiru 11, and Batian, prized for their complexity and resilience.
The Process
This coffee is wet‑processed in the classic Kenyan style and then sun‑dried on raised beds, ensuring clarity of flavor and a clean cup. Each peaberry—formed when only one seed develops inside the cherry—concentrates sugars and aromatics, resulting in a more intense profile.
The Cup
Expect a well‑centered sweetness with notes of dark caramel, baking spice, and peppery accents. As the cup cools, flavors evolve into orange peel, blackberry, and dried tamarind, underscored by a refreshing hibiscus‑like acidity. The aftertaste lingers with chai spices, clove, nutmeg, and aromatic bitters—a layered experience that keeps you coming back.
(From the cupping notes: “The brew has well‑centered sweetness… with tangy notes of blackberry and dried tamarind. The acidity level is super, underscored by tart hibiscus drink.”)
The Story
At Dos Foxes, we celebrate coffees that connect San Diego–Tijuana with the world’s finest origins. This lot is part of our Founder’s Reserve, roasted in micro‑batches and hand‑numbered to highlight its unique character. By sourcing directly at farm gate, we honor the farmers’ craft and ensure transparency from origin to cup.
Founder's Reserve
Our Founder’s Reserve is a celebration of Dos Foxes’ vision—binational, heritage‑driven, and crafted in micro‑batches. Each 225g bag is hand‑numbered, roasted to highlight the unique character of this lot, and available only while supplies last.