Blind Assessment

Dazzlingly bright, sweet-tart, and layered. Black currant, sage, cocoa nib, magnolia, magrut lime, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Juicy, vibrant structure with crisp, sweetly tart acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is resonant and long, highlighting citrus, currant, and floral tones with a grounding throughline of cocoa nib.

Notes

This exceptional coffee was selected as the No. 21 coffee on Coffee Review’s list of the Top 50 Coffees of 2025. Produced by smallholding farmers, from trees of the Batian, SL28, SL34 and Ruiru 11 varieties of Arabica, and processed by the washed method (fruit skin and pulp removed before drying). Founded in 1990, Roadmap CoffeeWorks, formerly Lexington Coffee Roasters, is an award-winning artisan roasting company based in Lexington, Virginia. Roadmap CoffeeWorks focuses on producing fresh, distinctive and sustainable coffees. Visit www.roadmapcoffeeworks.com or call 800-322-6505 for more information.

Bottom Line

A top-flight Kenya AA: intensely fruit- and floral-driven and anchored by deep cocoa nib undertones — a classic expression of Nyeri terroir at its most vibrant and complex, and a super bargain, to boot.

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