Blind Assessment: Deep and savory-sweet. Molasses-leaning dark chocolate, fig, cedar, rose-like flowers in aroma and cup. Gently tart acidity; silky mouthfeel. Rich, round, slightly drying finish.

Notes: Processed by the classic Kenya wet-processing method: fruit is removed before drying using traditional ferment-and-wash methods and the beans are sun-dried. This sample consists entirely of peaberries, a kind of bean that results when the coffee fruit develops only a single, oval bean rather than the usual pair of flat-sided beans. Peaberries produce a somewhat different (often better) cup than normal beans from the same crop, from which they may or may not be separated during grading. Founded in 1990, Lexington Coffee is an award-winning artisan roasting company based in Virginia. Lexington’s focus on fresh, flavorful and sustainable coffee is reflected in its motto, “Fresh, Flavorful & Fair.” Visit www.lexingtoncoffee.com or call 800-322-6505 for more information.

Who Should Drink It: A darker roast turns the pungent Kenya fruit toward molasses and chocolate and deepens the flowers toward rose. A good Kenya for those who prefer depth to brightness.