How to brew this

Suggestion
Ratio
1:2.2
1:16
Temp
93°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
Medium-Light · 3/10
Type
Single origin
Origin
Murang'a, Kenya
Process
Washed
Tasting notes
ChocolateLemon zestFudgeWhite sugar
Varietals
SL28SL34Ruiru 11Batian
Species
Arabica
Altitude
1900 masl
Farm
Gondo Factory
Producer
New Kiriti Farmers' Cooperative Society
Best for
Espresso & filter
About
The second coffee we ever released back in 2023 came from a group of producers in Murang’a County, Kenya, organized near Gondo Factory. Though it was our second release, we called it Birthday Cake to commemorate our zero-th birthday. Fast forward to this summer: we were looking at the offerings of one of our import partners, and we saw coffee from Gondo Factory again. When we sampled it, we were shocked: oftentimes coffees can vary a lot from year to year, but this one was a near duplicate of the coffee we tried way back when. We’re calling it Yellow Cake this time around, and the name is apt: it has a nice fudgy body, top notes of lemon zest, and a bit of white sugar in the midtones that give it a very dessert-forward profile. It definitely isn’t the typical washed Kenyan coffee, and it’s one where very happy to offer once again!

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FAQ

Where does Yellow Cake come from?

Yellow Cake comes from Murang'a, Kenya. It is a washed coffee. It grows at 1900 masl.

What does Yellow Cake taste like?

Nonesuch Coffee lists chocolate, lemon zest, fudge and white sugar.

How do I brew Yellow Cake?

Start at 1:2.2 for espresso or 1:16 for pour-over. Brew it at 93°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.