This AA lot from the Kayu Factory in Kangema, Kenya is made from the Ruiru 11 variety. The coffee features delicate shining acidity and silky textures with a flavor base of Tahitian vanilla pudding and Dutch cocoa. Additional notes include citrus (pomelo, tangelo), tropical fruits (passion fruit, mango), refreshing elements (cascara, earl grey), and spices (cinnamon, clove, bergamot) with fruit nectar, honey, and creamy complexity.
Established in 2016 by veteran roaster Stephen Rogers, who brings 25 years of experience to the craft, Pipe & Tabor is located in Red Hook, Brooklyn NY. At the heart of their operation sits a signature 1953 Barth Novo Cito cast iron drum roaster, a machine that relies on the roaster's sensory skills: smell, color development, and time rather than digital instruments. They source through Red Fox Coffee Merchants and demonstrate their commitment to farmer welfare by paying 4 to 6 times higher than commodity market prices. This dedication to quality at every stage defines their approach to roasting.
