• A 250g bag of Gringo Kenya Karimkui AA coffee, featuring a red central label with white text over a blue topographical map background, on a plain white background.

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Gringo Nordic - Kenya Karimikui AA - Filter - 250g

Gringo Nordic - Kenya Karimikui AA - Filter - 250g

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  • Bitterness
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  • Coffee bean icon on the orange background100% Arabica
  • Flame on the orange blob iconLight roast
  • Smiling face iconraspberry, grapefruit, and red currant
  • Plant icon on the orange blob backgroundKirinyaga, Kenya
  • Two hills with cloud icon1600 - 1700m a.s.l.
  • Factory icon on the orange blob backgroundWashed
  • Specialty Coffee Association Rating IconSCA: 84+/100*
  • Calendar icon on the orange blob background

The story:
Karimikui sits in Kirinyaga at 1600 to 1700 MASL, run by the Rung'eto Farmer Cooperative Society for roughly 2,591 smallholders. This lot is graded AA, the largest screen size Kenya produces, grown from the classic SL28 and SL34 varieties and processed through a double wash. Our partners at Gringo Nordic picked it as a textbook example of what a proper Kenyan should taste like.

The taste:
Raspberry and grapefruit hit first, with redcurrant running underneath through a juicy, syrupy body. The acidity is bright and citrusy but never sharp, balanced out by a real sweetness that keeps the whole cup lively. This is a loud, unmistakably Kenyan cup, the kind built to wake you up with flavour rather than just caffeine.

The feeling:
A V60 is the classic match here, letting the grapefruit and raspberry ring out clean without muddying the body. Save it for mornings when you actually want to taste something, not just get through the motions. Kenya AA lots like this only show up once a season, so it is worth grabbing while it lasts.

* SCA rating – coffee score given by the Specialty Coffee Association
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About the roastery

Gringo Nordic is a specialty coffee roastery from Gothenburg, Sweden, dedicated to quality, transparency, and sustainability. They source 100% traceable coffees from single farms and cooperatives, often working with small producers who value craftsmanship and care for the planet. Using a slow, small-batch roast and energy-efficient air-flow technology, Gringo brings out a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and body in every coffee.

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