Kenya AA: The Crown Jewel (Heritage SL Varietals)
A Kenya that's smooth and balanced, not a sour lemon bomb.
- Roast
- Medium
- Notes
- Lemon · Citrus · Green Apple · Grape
- Country
- Kenya
- Best in
- Pour-over · Chemex · Drip
Subscribe & save (delivered every…) 4 weeks: 15% off · 6 weeks: 15% off · 8 weeks: 10% off · 12 weeks: 5% off
Yes, that's a subscription. You get a reminder 3 days before every charge, and you can skip, swap or cancel before your billing date. Dave hates surprise charges too.
Shipping calculated at checkout.
- In stock, ready to ship
🚚 Orders $75+ ship free in the US (two 32 oz bags gets you there).
- 🔥 Roasted the day it ships
- 📅 Roast date on every bag
- 🧪 Every batch lab-tested for mold & heavy metals
- 🐿️ Roasting since 2012
How much do I need?
Pairs well with
The Crown Jewel: Kenya AA Top (Single Origin Micro-Lot)
The Pedigree: Kenya AA is celebrated worldwide, but the "Top" designation is reserved for the absolute peak of the harvest. Sourced from family-owned farms at altitudes up to 1,800 meters, these single-origin beans are a mix of the legendary SL28 and SL34 varieties—renowned for their wine-like complexity.
The Terroir: Grown in the nutrient-rich, deep-red volcanic soil surrounding Mount Kenya, this coffee is Fully Washed and dried on Raised Oxygenated Beds. This meticulous processing ensures the citrus notes remain crisp and clean from the first sip to the final drop.
The Profile:
-
Primary Notes: Lemon, Citrus, Green Apple, Grape
-
Body: A fuller body than you'd expect, with a clean structure that lets its fruit character come through.
-
Finish: A lingering, sweet finish with gentle grape character and a touch of crisp citrus.
-
Acidity: Medium-low acidity provides subtle brightness and definition while keeping the cup remarkably balanced.
-
Mouthfeel: Smooth and balanced with a rich, rounded texture that feels clean on the palate.
-
Origin: Kenya
The Versatility: Whether brewed as a pour-over to highlight its crisp fruit character, prepared in a Chemex for exceptional clarity, or enjoyed as a classic drip coffee, Kenya AA Top delivers a beautifully balanced cup. Its smooth body, gentle brightness, and lingering sweetness remain expressive across a variety of brewing methods.
The Premium Choice: The AA Top designation reflects careful grading for large, dense beans selected from the harvest. Combined with Kenya's celebrated growing conditions and meticulous washed processing, the result is a clean, expressive coffee with vibrant fruit character and a beautifully balanced finish.
Order by 12PM EST — Ships Same Business Day
Your coffee is roasted after you order and ships the same day if you order before 12PM EST. Orders placed after 12PM ship the next business day.
No warehouse. No sitting on a shelf. Roasted fresh in Hollywood, Florida and on its way to you within 24 hours.
