Source: Kenya
Region: Nyeri & Kirinyaga
Process: Washed
Variety: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian
Producer: Mengeche Derso
Toaster: The Folks
Coffee: 30 g
Water: 550 g
Grinding
Coarse salt (slightly smaller than kosher salt)
Water
Temperature: 93 degrees Celsius
Target total time: 2:45 – 3:15
PRO TIP: If the drink is too weak, slightly decrease the grind size and repeat the process. The goal is for the water to pass more slowly and extract more coffee components.

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