Thursday, 21 January 2010 15:12

This Week's Coffee

Written by Andy Jacobs

coffeeKenya AA Roast and Ground Coffee - Tesco Finest Range

What they say:

This light, full-boddied aromatic coffee is made from 100% Arabica beans originating from Kenya. It has a fruity aroma and a zesty tang from its citrus flavours

Kenyan coffee is grown above 6000 feet in Nyeri which is located east of the Rift Valley close to Mount Kenya. This high elevation ensures Kenya produces relatively small amounts of coffee which makes it famous for its quality and consistency.

Strength Rating: 2

What we found:

Right from the start we new we were onto a winner.  It wasn't expensive and we were expecting something a little bitter from this own brand filter coffee.  The smell isn't as strong as you get with some filter coffees but the taste is fantastic. It is really smooth with no bitterness at all, even when left brewing for the recommended 10 minutes. It has quite a light, sweet flavour and, as one who takes sugar, I found it was also very good just with a dash of milk.

We were using 1 heaped tablespoon per person, warning the pot and using water 10 or 20 seconds after it had boiled. We then left it for 10 minutes before pushing the plunger down and then giving it a further 2 or 3 minutes.  You get a perfect cup, just right for drinking.

Last modified on Friday, 22 January 2010 15:56