Day 9 — The Carol of Regret
Shokunin - Kenya Gloria Natural
They turned on carols at 7:00 AM. I did what any sensible cat would do — I knocked over the speaker. Now it's quiet. Christmas saved. And so no one has any complaints — I brewed something that tastes like contraband for the ears. Coffee — not carols. And it's coffee from Kenya, whose aromas could drown out even the most aggressive jingle.
What's in the cup - Kenya Gloria Natural
- Origin - Kenya
- Altitude - approximately 1800 m above sea level
- Variety - SL28 - a classic Kenyan Arabica valued for its clean, intense flavor profiles
- Processing - Natural - cherries dried with their pulp
Flavor profile
In this coffee, you'll find intense berry fruits — blackcurrant, blackberries — which give the brew juiciness and depth. The dry processing results in a dense body and structure that harmonizes well with the fruity sweetness. It's a coffee that gives the impression of a fruit cocktail - full, juicy, and decisive.
Shokunin — a brief word about the roastery
Shokunin is a roastery from Rotterdam operating in the spirit of direct trade, collaborating directly with producers. Roasting style - light to medium profiles to preserve the freshness, fruitiness, and natural character of the beans instead of dominant bitterness.
Why today — and why it's worth it
Because if someone decides to knock over a speaker — it shouldn't be just any coffee. Day 9 needed something with character. Something that would replace carols with one strong aroma. Gloria Natural — a berry, full flavor. For those who love coffee, not holiday hubbub.
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