Escape – Andre the Giant #5

Kenya has a way of setting the bar, and Thiriku FCS keeps it there. Sitting high in Nyeri at 1918 MASL, this is classic Kenyan ground. Cool air, volcanic soils, and slow ripening that builds clarity and intensity into the cup. A mix of SL28, SL34, Batian, and Ruiru 11 brings both heritage and structure, all processed fully washed for precision. This is the kind of lot that defines what people mean when they talk about Kenyan coffee.

In the cup, it hits with that unmistakable profile. Coca-Cola sweetness right up front, followed by a bright, citrusy Five Alive lift, then settling into a softer, rounded note of Japanese persimmon. Juicy, structured, and dialed, with a finish that carries long and clean.