Kenya AA Nyeri Kiamabara
On Wednesday my son’s class created a chalk art mural of Wolf Creek, depicting what it might look like if it wasn’t underground. There was an article in the local paper here. It’s a beautiful creation, and he was proud to show us his part. Last night I woke up to thunder and lightning and the rain pouring down, so their art may have disappeared, but they will remember.
One from the archives . . . the 2012 Car Show
It was cloudy and a little cooler this morning, a perfect day for coffee. Hopefully it will clear up for the Downtown Grass Valley Car Show tomorrow. If you don’t have plans, come see the cars at this free event. It’s family friendly–my kids love to walk around and look at the vintage vehicles. They each choose a favorite, usually based on color. Those of you with more car knowledge can probably really appreciate the entries.
I did post a giveaway of mugs and t-shirts on our blog. You can read all about it (and enter to win) here. We’re thankful for thirty-three years of business in downtown Grass Valley!
This week our coffee is our Kenya AA Nyeri Kiamabara. Nyeri is a county in central Kenya, and Kiamabara is the factory which processes the coffee. Kenya coffee is known to be meticulously processed. It is a cooperative system, where farmers are rewarded for quality and coffee is brought to auction weekly. It even gets its own Wikipedia listing.
Great Kenyan coffees are known for their bright acidity and complex flavors. This one has citrus flavors, almost floral, like a meyer lemon or a grapefruit with sugar. If you prefer African beans you’ll love this Kenya AA. AA, by the way, is a grade of coffee, related to the size of the bean.
Another reason Kenyan coffee is so wonderful is the high elevation at which it is grown. These beans come from the land around Mount Kenya, which towers at over 17,000 feet. It has ancient volcanic soil, which coffee loves, and these beans are found between 4000 and 7500 feet. Higher elevation gives the coffee lower yields and better quality.
Whether or not you make it to the Car Show, enjoy your weekend. Stop in and try a cup of this Kenya on us with the code citrus flavor*. Our weekend will be full of baseball and family parties. I hope that yours is full of fun also. No matter what, drink good coffee. Cheers!
–Holly Fike
*Code good for one free 12 ounce cup of Kenya AA. Code expires on 4.30.15. Limit one free cup per customer please. Valid only at Carolines Coffee Roasters, 128 S. Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA. Code/Offer has no cash value.