This Kenya Kirinyaga AA is a light roast coffee sourced from the Kirinyaga region at an altitude of 1600-2200 meters. It is a washed process coffee featuring a blend of SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, and Batian varieties. The flavor profile is vibrant, characterized by distinct notes of grapefruit and ripe plum.
Adam McGovern and Aric Miller founded Sterling Coffee Roasters in Portland, Oregon in 2010, building the brand around a strong emphasis on design and meticulous attention to detail. They roast on a Giesen with a six kilo capacity, keeping batches small and hand roasted, and maintain a San Franciscan sample roaster for decaf and experimental work. The team includes Coffee Quality Institute Q Graders, and the roastery holds itself to a standard where baristas will toss a shot if the ristretto or foam does not meet expectations. Sterling sources ethically, working closely with farmers for both flavor and sustainability.
