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 Kenya Kapkiyai

        honey (29%)     rose (29%)     blueberry (14%)     mango (14%)     tamarind (14%)

Kenya Kapkiyai
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By [Joe Coffee Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/126-joe-coffee-company)

 Tasted by [ ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon)

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 3

total cuppings

Origin

  Country Kenya

 Source Kapkiyai Farmer’s Cooperative

Processing

  Varieties Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34, K7

 Process Washed

 Roast Level Medium-Dark Roast

Timeline

1. &amp;ZeroWidthSpace;

     First noted by [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)

     Oct 02, 2025
2. &amp;ZeroWidthSpace;

     3 total cuppings
3. &amp;ZeroWidthSpace;

     Most recent cupping by [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)

     Oct 09, 2025

Flavors people are tasting

 [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22)

  29%

 [ rose ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/56)

  29%

 [ blueberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/8)

  14%

 [ mango ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15)

  14%

 [ tamarind ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/134)

  14%

Recent Cuppings

###  [ Cupped by @rbrigleb ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/114-kenya-kapkiyai-2025-10-09)

    Cupped On  Oct 09, 2025    Since Roast  16 days    Roaster  [ Joe Coffee Company ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/126-joe-coffee-company)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)

 ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon)

 [ blueberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/8 "The blueberry coffee flavor evokes a rich, deep blue hue, reminiscent of the juicy, sweet berries. This fruity note can add a delightful complexity to the coffee's profile, providing a unique and refreshing twist to the traditional coffee experience.") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "Honey is a sweet, viscous flavor that can sometimes be found in specialty coffee. The golden hue of the color represents the rich, syrupy sweetness that honey can impart to the coffee's flavor profile.")

###  [ Cupped by @kandace ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/113-kenya-kapkiyai-2025-10-02-1)

    Cupped On  Oct 02, 2025    Roaster  [ Joe Coffee Company ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/126-joe-coffee-company)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)

 ![Kandace](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/fdaa2abead647809a27d8e53f03536f5?s=120&d=identicon)

 Delicious.

 [ rose ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/56 "The soft, pink-red hue of #FFB6C1 represents the delicate and fragrant nature of the rose flavor in coffee.")

###  [ Cupped by @rbrigleb ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/112-kenya-kapkiyai-2025-10-02)

    Cupped On  Oct 02, 2025    Since Roast  9 days    Roaster  [ Joe Coffee Company ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/126-joe-coffee-company)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)    Brew Recipe  [ Equator’s Chemex Recipe ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/9-equators-chemex-recipe "Equator’s Chemex Recipe")

 ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon)

 [ rose ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/56 "The soft, pink-red hue of #FFB6C1 represents the delicate and fragrant nature of the rose flavor in coffee.") [ mango ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "Mango-flavored coffee would likely have a bright, tropical aroma and a sweet, fruity flavor profile that complements the natural nutty and caramelized notes of specialty coffee.") [ tamarind ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/134 "The warm, earthy brown-orange color #8F4B08 represents the rich, fruity, and slightly tangy notes of the tamarind flavor in coffee.") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "Honey is a sweet, viscous flavor that can sometimes be found in specialty coffee. The golden hue of the color represents the rich, syrupy sweetness that honey can impart to the coffee's flavor profile.")

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