THIRIKWA - Kirinyaga, Kenya
Origin: Kenya Process: Washed
Roaster: Mother Tongue Coffee
Cupping Evaluation
Cupping Details
- Aroma: 2 / 2
- Body: 3 / 3
- Aftertaste: 4.5 / 5
- Acidity: 5 / 5 [x 2]
- Sweetness: 4.5 / 5 [x 2]
- Bitterness: 4.5 / [x 2]
- Drinkability: 9.5 / 10
- Total: 47 / 50
Brewing Evaluation
Brewing Details
Body: Juicy
Aftertaste: Soft Tannins, Tobacco
Acidity: Bright, Topical, Plum
Sweetness: Dark Caramel, Maple
Bitterness/Complexity: Cola, Baking Spices
In 3 words: Tropical - Juicy - Caramely
- Aroma: 2 / 2
- Body: 3 / 3
- Aftertaste: 4.5 / 5
- Acidity: 5 / 5 [x 2]
- Sweetness: 4.5 / 5 [x 2]
- Bitterness: 4.5 / 5 [x 2]
- Drinkability: 9.5 / 10
- Total: 47 / 50
Roast Rating: 5 stars
See: Our rating process.
Roaster Profile
Fresh & Delicious coffee roasted in Oakland, California. Mother Tongue Coffees was started by US Cup Taster Champ Jen Apodaca. We are committed to responsibly sourcing sweet coffees from around the world. We believe honest & transparent communications will improve working conditions for everyone in the supply chain. Coffee should be enjoyed by everyone.
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Categories: Coffee Ratings and Coffee Reviews. Origins: Kenya. Roasters: Mother Tongue Coffee.
In 3 words: Tropical – Juicy – Caramely

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