Kenya Machakos

Machakos is a city in South-Central Kenya and also name of the mill where the coffee is processed.

This is a very nice coffee but does not have as much acidity or citrus as your typical Kenya bean. This one has a really thick body/mouthfeel with blackberry sweetness and strawberry-rhubarb tartness. A little bit of cocoa in the aftertaste.  A fruity cup, but not as fruity as an Ethiopia.

The other roast that works is about 5 seconds into the rolling 2nds. Still sweet, but also a hint of burnt flavor. It's actually a nice balance of sweet and smoky, and very smooth at this level. It loses some of its special characteristics, but the average coffee drinker would find it enjoyable. The fruit goes away, but the body holds up and the sweetness comes through.

USA arrival: January 2025