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| Origin | Kenya |
| Variety | Batian SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 |
| Elevation | 1220–2300 masl |
| Process | Washed, Batian |
| Roast level | Dark |
| Form | Whole bean |
| Harvest | December–February |
Kichwa Tembo The Cup: Sugary sweet and savory with cocoa, grapefruit, and cascade hops flavors. Process Washed Variety Batian, SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 Elevation 1220-2300 MASL Country Kenya Harvest December-February Kichwa Tembo means “elephant head” in Swahili, and for Cafe Imports, this mark represents the strength in the cups. Our Kichwa Tembo signature offerings present a classic, hardworking Kenya profile with citrus fruit like grapefruit, bright and tangy acidity, balanced sweetness, and some of the complexity expected from a Kenyan. We strive to offer high-quality Kichwa Tembo coffees as a price-conscious complement to our more traceable microlot offerings from this fabled growing country.
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