By Hailie Stevens |

Fellow's Take on Kenya Spike AA by Camber Coffee | Brew Recipe

Here's how we brewed this classic Kenya - bright, juicy, and sweet - roasted in Bellingham, WA, by Camber.

This coffee consists of carefully selected AA beans: the highest grade given to Kenyan coffees, designating a large size and exceptional quality. It’s reminiscent of the most sought-after Kenyan lots, with a juicy body and a bright citrus acidity. We tasted blood orange, tamarind, white grape, maple sweetness, and a butterscotch finish.

🌍Origin: Kiambu, Kenya

💦 Process: Washed

🔬 Variety: SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru 11

⛰️ Elevation: 1,930 MASL

🔥 Roast: Light

⚖️ Bag Size: 10 oz

Pour Over

* Stagg X/ flat bottom drippers 

Ingredients:

23 g coffee

415g H20 at 200°F

Grind Settings:

  • Ode + SSP Burrs: 5.1 - 6.1

  • Ode Gen 2 Burrs: 4.1 - 5.1

  • Ode Gen 1 Burrs: 3.1 - 4.1

  • Opus: 5.1 - 6.1  (inner ring at 0) 

Steps:

  1. Grind coffee at a medium to medium-coarse setting

  2. Rinse filter with 200 °F water

  3. Bloom: Pour to 75g water, swirl gently 5 times

  4. Second pour: 250g by 1:20, wait 20 seconds

  5. Final pour: 415g by 2 minutes

  6. Target brew time: 4 - 5 minutes, with a sweet spot right in the middle of this time range.

Espresso

Recipe:

  • Coffee: 16g

  • Yield: 36g

  • Temperature: 200 F

  • Ratio: 1:2.25

  • Pressure : 6 bars

  • Pull time: 20 - 24 seconds.

Note: Technically a turbo shot - feel free to experiment with a slower ramp up to full 9 bars with 5-10 second ramp down as well!

Aiden Brewer Settings

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Single Serve

Grind Settings:

  • Ode + SSP Burrs: 5.1 - 6.1

  • Ode Gen 2 Burrs: 4.1 - 5.1

  • Opus: 5.1 - 6.1 (Use finer settings for 150-250ml, coarser for larger volumes)

Batch Brew

Grind Settings:

  • Ode + SSP Burrs: 6.2 - 9.1

  • Ode Gen 2 Burrs: 5.2 - 8.1

  • Opus: 6.2 - 9.1 (Use finer settings for 450-750ml, coarser for larger volumes)