How to brew this

Suggestion
Ratio
1:2.4
1:16
Temp
94°C

A starting point based on this bean's roast level. Open Tazzina to dial in the grind on your grinder.

About this bean

Roast level
Light · 2/10
Type
Single origin
Origin
Maridadi, Trans-Nzoia, Kenya
Process
Anaerobic Washed
Tasting notes
StrawberryBlackberryCherryHibiscus
Varietals
Ruiru 11BatianSL28SL34
Species
Arabica
Altitude
1900–2200 masl
Farm
Samwa Estate
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About
About the farmer and farm This coffee comes from Samwa Estate in the Trans-Nzoia region (Maridadi, Kwanza Constituency), in Kenya's North Rift Valley, at 1900–2200 meters above sea level. The farm grows the Ruiru II, Batian, SL28, and SL34 varieties in the region's nutrient-rich soils. Only fully ripe, red cherries with high sugar content are used for this lot. This gives fermentation the best possible starting point. Processing: anaerobic submerged fermentation, 75 hours This lot uses a 75-hour submerged fermentation method for whole cherries. Unlike classic washed processing, the cherries aren't depulped before fermentation. Freshly picked cherries go straight into tanks of clean water, where fermentation happens inside the whole fruit. This protects the bean and builds a clean, structured, elegant cup profile. After harvest, cherries are carefully sorted to remove defects, then submerged in water tanks for 75 hours. pH levels are monitored throughout, and sugar syrup is added daily to sustain fermentation. After fermentation, the cherries are dried in a thin layer on African beds below 35°C until reaching 11% moisture.

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FAQ

Where does Samwa come from?

Samwa comes from Maridadi, Trans-Nzoia, Kenya. It is a Anaerobic Washed coffee. It grows at 1900–2200 masl.

What does Samwa taste like?

Mad Heads Coffee Roasters lists strawberry, blackberry, cherry and hibiscus.

How do I brew Samwa?

Start at 1:2.4 for espresso or 1:16 for pour-over. Brew it at 94°C (200°F). Grind depends on your grinder, so there is no single number: Tazzina translates the community grind to your grinder, or guides you to it by taste.

What is Tazzina?

Tazzina is a free iPhone and iPad app for coffee. Save a brew for every bean, grinder, and brew method, dial it in with guided steps, and repeat the cups you love.