Montecarlos, El Salvador
ABOUT OUR ROASTER'S CHOICE FOR SEPTEMBER
Owned and managed by Japheth Mwaura, Makena is a 34 acre farm situated in Kirinyaga County on the gently rising slope of Mt. Kenya. Moderate rainfall and temperatures, as well as the deep red volcanic loam, offer ideal growing conditions to produce the unique tongue-coating notes for which Kenya is famed.
George has often said that Makena AB medium produces the silkiest espresso possible. He loves it! It’s smooth with zero friction. Think: pure roasted coffee base permeated with dark chocolate, juicy blackberry, and sweet cranberry.
Best Brewing Methods for Espresso Roast:
Espresso, French Press, Aeropress, Cold Brew
What is a Roaster's Choice Subscription?
Our Roaster's Choice Subscription rotate each month. Enjoy a new coffee with every delivery!
Our Light subscription includes only light coffees. Our Medium includes only medium coffees. Our Espresso includes espresso and medium coffees.
Coffees range from countries all over the globe from Kenya to Costa Rica. The price remains the same each month and does not vary based on the coffee of the month.
Which roast profile is right for me?
Light: Our light roast coffees are roasted delicately to highlight the terroir from their native countries. George has likened a perfect light roast to landing a plane on a matchstick–An extremely challenging task to nail completely. Roasting is always a balancing act in maintaining the right amount of acidity without under-developing a coffee, or otherwise going a touch too far and eliminating its nuanced flavors. The result should be a lively and multi-dimensional coffee, packed with bright, yet smooth acidity, florals and fruit that pop, and ever morphing tasting notes that last from hot to cool.
Medium: Our medium roast coffees have mild acidity while providing a richer overall body. These coffees are typically roasted longer and developed further than our light roasts, producing flavors that lean more heavily toward chocolate and nuts at their core while still providing mellow accents like flowers, fruit, and citrus. The mild acidity in our medium roast coffees lends itself well to creating a bright yet rounded espresso shot, with discernible terroir notes.
Espresso: Our espresso roasts are catered towards those who enjoy an Italian-style shot or one with a bright, round body. These coffees are roasted the longest and developed furthest for greater caramelization and an inherent dark chocolate flavor. The bittersweet chocolate and depth of body can stand up to the addition of milk and sugar and work well in espresso-based cocktails. The minimal acidity present in these coffees makes them preferable for an evening after-dinner espresso!
How often do coffees change?
Every month! Enjoy trying something new with each delivery. Please note, you may receive the same coffee twice depending on how frequently you choose to receive orders.
What size is the bag?
Bags will range in size from 8oz to 12oz, depending on the coffee offered that month.
Want to know more?
Visit our subscription page to learn more about our rotating Roaster's Choice Subscriptions and our individual subscriptions for specific coffees.