Kiringa AA

• Cultivar: SL 28, SL34, Ruiru11 and Batian
• Flavor Notes: Lime, Cherry, Orange, Juicy
• Producer: Kabare Farmers Cooperative Society
• Farm: Kiringa Factory
• Country: Kenya
• Region: Kirinyaga, Central Highlands
• Process: Washed
• Pack: 250g or 1000g

Origin

Kiringa Factory, a part of the Kabare Farmers Cooperative Society, operates with 850 active members. The coffee cherries are harvested at elevations ranging from 1700 to 1900 meters above sea level. The name “Kiringa” comes from the nearby Kiringa river, which is the primary water source for processing coffee at the washing station. The river originates from the Mount Kenya Forest. Situated centrally in Kirinyaga, between Nyeri and Embu counties, the Kabare FCS members primarily cultivate traditional SL28 and SL34 coffee varieties.

What Does AA Mean?

• Bean Size: AA refers to the largest screen size in Kenya’s grading system, typically 7.2 to 7.8 mm in diameter (screen size 17/18).
• Flavor Profile: Larger beans grown at higher altitudes develop denser flavor compounds, often showing bright, complex profiles with citrus, berry, or floral notes.
• Density and Roasting: That same density makes AA lots roast evenly, but also means they hold onto structure longer during extraction, which is part of why a standard filter roast can taste sour or underdeveloped when pulled fast under espresso pressure.

What is Turbo roast?

Turbo shot is a technique for pulling light roast, filter-profile coffees as espresso, using a coarser grind and higher flow rate to extract fully without the bitterness a slower, high-pressure pull would cause. This filter profile uses slightly extended development time to give that fast, high-flow extraction the balance and depth it needs to avoid tasting sour or underdeveloped.