KENYA GATAMBOYA AB LOT 6000

When it comes to washed coffee, Kenya has long remained a favourite among coffee drinkers for its vivid acidity, layered sweetness and unmistakable clarity. Through Falcon Coffee’s dedication to sourcing exceptional Kenyan lots, we were fortunate to discover this remarkable offering from Gatomboya and the Barichuu Cooperative. This coffee captures the classic character of Kenya while revealing an expressive profile that feels both familiar and unexpected.

This lot is packed with grape candy sweetness and a lively tartaric acidity that carries throughout the entire cup. The first impression is filled with bright red fruit character, bringing to mind notes of pomelo, strawberry and ripe berries. It was this vibrant combination of sweetness and complexity that immediately stood out during our cupping session with Falcon Coffee and ultimately led us to select this coffee.

As a hand brew, Gatomboya reveals elegant layers of pomelo, cranberry, red berries and red plum with a juicy citrus quality that lingers beautifully. Brewed as espresso, the profile deepens into sweeter notes of strawberry, pomelo and cranberry before unfolding into dehydrated grape, cola like sweetness and a gentle dark chocolate finish. With milk, the fruit softens to reveal rich caramel notes and a distinctive caramel popcorn sweetness. Gatomboya is a stunning expression of washed Kenyan coffee, vibrant, sweet and effortlessly enjoyable.