Green Stone Coffee
Kenya Nyeri
| Roaster Location: | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coffee Origin: | Nyeri growing region, south-central Kenya |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
| Agtron: | 60/78 |
| Est. Price: | NT $650/225 grams |
| Review Date: | March 2021 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity/Structure: | 9 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Rich-toned, deeply aromatic. Black currant, toffee, narcissus, cedar, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart with bright, juicy acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to notes of black currant and toffee that carry far into the long.
Notes
This coffee earned the highest rating in a cupping of “Cause Coffees” for Coffee Review’s March 2021 report. Roasters of these coffees contribute a portion of proceeds to non-profit organizations doing work to improve the lives of others, locally or globally. Green Stone Coffee is a woman-owned artisan roastery in Taipei, Taiwan founded in 2016 and specializing in sourcing distinctive coffees that express their individual terroirs. Green Stone will donate 20% of net profits from the sale of this coffee to The Growth Association. Visit www.greenstone-coffee.com.tw for more information.
Bottom Line
A classic Kenya cup: vibrant, sweet-tart, with bright acidity, rich florals and dark-berry fruit.
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This review originally appeared in the March, 2021 tasting report: Coffee as a Force for Good: Roasters Who Give Back
