In the Aeropress, we prefer to use the inverted method for a more even extraction:

- Place the Aeropress upside down and make sure you have a solid connection between both parts as you will need to flip it later

- Add 12 g of freshly ground coffee of medium grind size

- Add 200 g of water just off the boil and stirr well so all the coffee grounds will extract evenly

- Let steep for 2 minutes, then screw on the lid including the paper filter you've wetted before to make it stick

- Hold the Aeropress at the conjunction of the upper and lower part and flip carefully

- Place onto a stable vessel and start pressing until you hear air coming out

- Enjoy!

Origin: Karatina, Nyery, Central Kenya

Producer: Farmers working with Kiama Farmer Cooperative Society

Varietals: Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34

Altitude: 1700 masl

Processing: fully washed

Sourced through Sucafina Specialty Coffee

No coffee portfolio should be without a classic washed Kenya - showcasing the characteristic flavour profile of black currants and that vibrant yet balanced acidity. While not every coffee coming from the region transports those traits, this year's Ichuga AA really does. So you're definitely in for a treat with this one!

Farmers delivering coffee cherries to the Ichuga Factory (i.e. washing station) cultivate primarily SL28 and SL34 in small coffee gardens. The "SL" varieties are cultivars originally released by the Scott Agricultural Laboratories in Nairobi in the 1930ies and 1940ies. They soon became the go-to trees for many producers in Kenya due to their deep root structure which allows them to maximize scarce water resources and flourish without irrigation. The SL cultivars also deliver those black currant flavours we instantly connect with Kenyan coffee. Ruiru 11 is a newer variety known for its disease resistance and high yield.