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Kenya Single Origin Coffee
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The Difference You Can Taste See how our fresh-roasted Kenya single origin compares to generic supermarket coffee. FEATURE OUR KENYA ORIGIN GENERIC COFFEE Roasting Freshness Roaste
d fresh daily to order Sits on supermarket shelves for months Bean Selection & Grading Strictly sorted high-density beans Unsorted batches containing defects Processing Method Full wet-washed process for purity Inconsistent machine drying causing bitter bite Flavour & Mouthfeel Blackcurrant, raisin & milk chocolate Flat, bitter profile requiring extra sugar Craft and Quality Breakdown 2,000m Volcanic Soil Growth Source: High-altitude African volcanic slopes across Kenya Key Benefit: High elevation and mineral-rich soils slow cherry development for rich sugar density Quality Result: Full-bodied brew with a rich milk chocolate base and lasting warmth Wet-Washed & Graded Clarity Method: Clean water fermentation and strict size sorting Key Benefit: Completely removes cherry pulp prior to drying to reveal pristine, unmasked fruit character Quality Result: Vibrant blackcurrant acidity and sun-dried raisin sweetness Dialling In Your Brew This versatile single origin performs exceptionally across all extraction methods. Espresso / Milk Drinks Extracts a heavy, full body that carries milk chocolate and raisin notes cleanly through flat whites and lattes. Pour Over / Filter Highlights the bright, juicy blackcurrant acidity and aromatic sweetness for a pristine black cup. Plunger / Stovetop Enhances the rich, lingering finish and creates a deeply satisfying, robust morning brew. Key Specifications & Origin Summary 100% Single Origin Arabica beans grown in high-altitude volcanic soils up to 2,000m Wet-washed processing and density sorting for maximum cup clarity and purity Roasted fresh daily to order in small batches for peak aroma and flavour density Supports smallholder farmers through direct fair-trade cooperative networks Versatile extraction excels in espresso machines, flat whites, plungers, and filter brews Naturally rich profile featuring blackcurrant, sun-dried raisin, and milk chocolate notes :root { --pdp-dark-text: #111111; --pdp-sub-text: #333333; --pdp-accent-dark: #222222; --pdp-border: #eae6e1; --pdp-badge-bg: #faf8f5; } .pdp-long-desc-wrapper { font-family: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; color: var(--pdp-dark-text); max-width: 100%; margin-top: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; } .long-card { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--pdp-border); border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); } .long-card-title { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--pdp-dark-text); margin: 0 0 6px 0; } .long-card-intro { font-size: 15px; color: var(--pdp-sub-text); margin: 0 0 8px 0; } /* DESKTOP COMPARISON TABLE */ .compare-table-wrapper { margin-top: 20px !important; display: flex; flex-direction: column; border: 1px solid var(--pdp-border); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; } .compare-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr 1fr; padding: 14px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pdp-border); font-size: 15px; align-items: center; gap: 12px; } .compare-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; } .compare-header { background-color: var(--pdp-badge-bg); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.8px; color: #777777; } .col-feature { font-weight: 700; color: var(--pdp-dark-text); } .col-ours { color: var(--pdp-dark-text); font-weight: 600; } .badge-good { color: var(--pdp-dark-text); font-weight: 600; } .col-theirs { color: var(--pdp-sub-text); font-weight: 400; } /* FEATURE CARDS */ .feature-card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-top: 14px; } .feature-item-card { background: var(--pdp-badge-bg); border: 1px solid var(--pdp-border); border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; } .feature-item-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--pdp-dark-text); margin: 0 0 10px 0; } .feature-item-detail { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--pdp-dark-text); font-weight: 450; margin: 0 0 8px 0; } .feature-item-detail:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } /* BREW GUIDE */ .brew-guide-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 14px; } .brew-method { background: var(--pdp-badge-bg); border: 1px solid var(--pdp-border); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; } .brew-name { display: block; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--pdp-dark-text); margin-bottom: 6px; } .brew-desc { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--pdp-dark-text); font-weight: 450; margin: 0; } /* FACT CHECKLIST */ .fact-checklist { margin: 14px 0 0 0; padding-left: 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--pdp-dark-text); font-weight: 450; } .fact-checklist li { line-height: 1.6; } /* MOBILE RESPONSIVE COMPARISON CARDS */ @media (max-width: 768px) { .compare-table-wrapper { border: none; background: transparent; gap: 14px; overflow: visible; margin-top: 16px !important; } .compare-row.compare-header { display: none !important; } .compare-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--pdp-border) !important; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; gap: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); } .col-feature { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #777777; padding-bottom: 4px; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--pdp-border); width: 100%; } .col-ours, .col-theirs { padding: 0; border: none; text-decoration: none; } .col-ours { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--pdp-dark-text); background: var(--pdp-badge-bg); padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 3px solid var(--pdp-accent-dark); width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; } .col-theirs { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; color: #333333; padding: 8px 12px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; border-radius: 8px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; } .col-ours::before { content: "OUR KENYA ORIGIN: "; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: var(--pdp-accent-dark); display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; } .col-theirs::before { content: "SUPERMARKET: "; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: #777777; display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; } .feature-card-grid, .brew-guide-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
