Kenya - Kanguya SL28/SL34 Red Honey

     Location: Muranga
     Process Station: Kanguya Station
     Producer: Small Farm Holders
 
 

    Harvest Date: December 2025
    Received Date: January 2026
    Volume Ordered: 30kg


 
  Varietal: SL28 / SL34
  Growing Altitude: 1700+ m.a.s.l
  Processing Method: Red Honey

               
 
 Filter Roast: Extremely Light 
 Espresso Roast: Light  
 Flavor Notes: Raspberry, Peach, Blood Orange

 

 

April Brewer Brewing advice: 

Dose: 12,0g
Water: 200g at 92°C
Grind size: 9,0 (900 - 1000 microns)
Brew time: 2:40 - 2:50 minutes
Target TDS: 1,25%  

The pour structure as follows:

a) 00:00 to 00:40 - 100g of water in 15s

saturate the grounds, implement a circular pour (70g) + center pour (30g).  

b) 00:40 to 00:55 - 100g of water in 15s

implement low turbulence circular pour (70g) + center pour (30g).    

 

KALITA Brewer Brewing advice: 

Dose: 16,0g
Water: 240g at 90°C
Grind size: 9,5 (1100 - 1200 microns)
Brew time: 1:50 - 2:00 minutes
Target TDS: 1,20%  

The pour structure as follows:

a) 00:00 to 00:30 - 80g of water in 10s

saturate the grounds completely. Implement low turbulence center circular pour. 

b) 00:30 to 01:00 - 80g of water in 10s

implement low turbulence center circular pour.

c) 01:00 to 01:10 - 80g of water in 10s

implement low turbulence center circular pour.

 

All grind settings reference a Ditting 804LS. Please adjust your grind settings as necessary and use the recommended brew time as a reference.


 

Espresso Brewing advice:

Dose (in): 21,0g
Dose (out): 45,0g - 50,0g
Grind Setting: 2.5 (350 - 400 microns)
Brew Time: 27s
Target TDS: 9,5% - 9,8%

Milk Espresso Brewing Advice:

Dose (in): 21,0g
Dose (out): 25,0g - 30,0g
Grind Setting: 2.5 (350 - 400 microns)
Brew Time: 22s

Target TDS: 11,5% - 11,8%

Coffee to Milk Ratio: 1:2
Steamed Milk Temp: 65°C - 68°C
Target Milk Intensity: 2,1% - 2.2%