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Kenya - Berg Wu Selection - Kiambu Top Lot

Kenya - Berg Wu Selection - Kiambu Top Lot

Wes Ngopi

About This Coffee

This Kenyan washed process coffee is sourced from Kiambu region, situated on the slopes of the Aberdare mountain at 1800 meters altitude. The coffee features SL 28 and SL 34 varieties. Upon grinding, it presents bright citrus, grapefruit, cranberry, and orange peel aromas. The initial taste is dominated by orange juice notes, transitioning to cranberry and blackcurrant with light rosemary aroma as it cools. The finish is clean with prominent grapefruit characteristics.

Origin

Kiambu (Kenya)

Flavor Notes

Citrus Fruit, Grapefruit, Orange Juice, Rosemary, Blackcurrant

Roast Level

Processing

Kenyan Washed

Typology

Arabica
SL-28, SL-34
WN

Wes Ngopi

Wes Ngopi takes its name from a Javanese greeting that translates to "Have you had your coffee?", reflecting its roots in the social ritual of sharing a cup. Based in Shah Alam, the roastery specializes in specialty grade single origin coffees roasted to order for home brewing enthusiasts. Bean selection is guided by ratings from CoffeeReview and independent research through traders such as Royal Coffee, Nordic Approach, and Olam, alongside direct trade relationships with farms like Java Frinsa Estate in Indonesia. The roastery emphasizes technical precision, modulating drum speed, fan adjustments, and firing pressure to achieve a smooth declining rate of rise for optimal flavor development. Wes Ngopi occupies a focused niche in Malaysia's specialty scene, prioritizing quality sourcing and meticulous roasting for the home consumer.

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