Githima
Sognefjord Kaffibrenneri

Dec 5

Sognefjord Kaffibrenneri

Githima

Good morning, and welcome to December 5th! ✨ Today’s coffee is a washed Kenyan gem roasted by Sognefjord Kaffibrenneri.

Coffee Details

Coffee Name

Githima

Tasting Notes

Juicy, lime, black cherry jam

Origin

Nyeri, Kenya

Variety

SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11

Process

Washed

Producer

Rutuma Farmers Cooperative

Altitude

1400 – 1600 masl

Standard V60 Brew Recipe:

12g of coffee beans and 200ml of water.

  1. Start by grinding your coffee beans to a medium-fine consistency. This is key to ensuring that your coffee will extract properly and taste delicious. Once you’ve ground your beans, it’s time to prepare your V60 dripper. Place the filter in the dripper and rinse it with hot water to remove any papery taste.
  2. Next, add your ground coffee to the filter and give it a little shake to level out the grounds. Wet the coffee with a small amount of water, just enough to wet all the grounds. This helps to release the flavors and aromas of the coffee.
  3. Allow the coffee to rest for 40 seconds to allow it to bloom or release carbon dioxide gas. This is an important step in the brewing process, as it helps to ensure that your coffee will extract evenly.
  4. After 40 seconds, pour water over the coffee grounds until you reach 50% of the total water weight.
  5. Allow the coffee to rest for an additional 30 seconds. This will allow the coffee to extract properly and ensure that you get the best flavor possible. After 30 seconds, pour the rest of the water over the coffee grounds.

Why did you choose this coffee for the Advent Calendar?

“I wanted to provide two coffees that I really could enjoy day in and day out. I find this to be a classic. The coffee quality is great at this time of year, and it is always fun to work with good Kenyans!”

Sognefjord Kaffibrenneri

Sognefjord Kaffibrenneri is nestled in one of Norway’s most breathtaking landscapes, Sognefjorden, the longest, deepest, and wildest fjord in the world. Surrounded by towering mountains, glacial waters, and rugged natural beauty, the roastery draws inspiration from its extraordinary surroundings.

Sognefjord Kaffibrenneri takes pride in sourcing small batches of traceable coffee from farmers who share their passion for quality. At the heart of their process is a commitment to craftsmanship, with their head roaster finding joy in perfecting each flavor profile after a day spent exploring the nearby mountains.

Their coffee aims to capture a sense of place, blending the essence of fjord and mountain air with the distinct qualities of the beans they roast.

1 thoughts on “Githima
Sognefjord Kaffibrenneri

  1. Lew says:

    Really enjoying the Advent calendar, given to me by a good friend. I think a trip to Norway to visit coffeehouses is in my future!

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