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Café Nairobi You-Pick-Three: Curate Your Perfect Coffee Experience with Kenyan Coffee
At Café Nairobi, we believe coffee is more than just a drink—it’s a unique experience that reflects your personal taste. Our You-Pick-Three bundle allows you to customize your coffee collection, offering an exclusive selection of premium Kenyan coffee roasts, tailored to your preferences.
Why Choose Café Nairobi You-Pick-Three?
1. Premium Variety of Kenyan Coffee Roasts
Explore the diverse flavors of Kenya's coffee regions with our eight signature coffee roasts, including:
2. Custom Grind Options
Personalize your coffee further by selecting your preferred grind:
3. Perfect for Every Occasion
Whether for personal enjoyment, stocking up, or gifting a coffee lover, the You-Pick-Three bundle suits any occasion. Enjoy freshly roasted Kenyan coffee or give a thoughtful gift that’s as unique as your loved ones.
Support Kenyan Farmers with Every Sip
By choosing Café Nairobi, you’re not just selecting exceptional coffee—you’re supporting sustainable farming practices and ethical sourcing in Kenya. Each sip connects you to the vibrant landscapes and rich heritage of the country’s coffee regions.
Curate Your Perfect Coffee Journey
With the Café Nairobi You-Pick-Three bundle, you gain the freedom to curate a coffee collection that aligns with your tastes, brewing style, and daily rituals. Experience the best of Kenyan coffee, whether you prefer the boldness of a Dark Roast, the smoothness of Cold Brew, or the richness of French Press Roast.
Order Now and Elevate Your Coffee Experience
The You-Pick-Three bundle allows you to enjoy exceptional Kenyan coffee tailored to your needs. Explore the flexibility and quality of Café Nairobi, and start your personalized coffee journey today.
What grind type is best for the coffee brewing method?
Choosing the right coffee grind size is essential to achieving the perfect brew. Each grind size influences how quickly water extracts flavors from the coffee, impacting the strength, richness, and balance of the final cup. From coarse grounds suited for long steeping methods to ultra-fine grinds perfect for intense brews, matching the grind size to the brewing method can make a significant difference in taste and texture. Below is a guide to the different grind sizes and the brewing methods they’re best suited for, helping you unlock the full potential of your coffee beans.
The Extra Coarse Grind is the largest grind size, with a texture similar to peppercorns. This grind is best suited for methods that involve long steeping times, such as cold brew coffee and cowboy coffee. With extra coarse grounds, the coffee can steep in water for extended periods without over-extracting, allowing a smooth, mild flavor to develop over time.
The Coarse Grind is chunky and resembles the texture of sea salt. This grind is ideal for French Press and Percolator brewing methods, where coffee grounds remain immersed in water for several minutes. Coarse grounds work well for these methods, allowing for a full-bodied, rich flavor without becoming overly bitter.
The Medium-Coarse Grind is slightly smoother than coarse but still retains a chunky texture. It’s ideal for slower pour-over methods such as the Chemex and Clever Dripper. These methods require a grind that allows water to flow at a controlled pace, ensuring that the coffee extracts properly and delivers balanced flavors.
The Medium Grind has a consistency similar to sand and is commonly used for drip coffee makers, siphon brewers, and Aeropress when used with longer brewing times. Medium grinds provide a good balance between water flow and extraction, making them versatile and suitable for various brewing styles.
The Medium-Fine Grind is a bit finer than medium, resembling coarse table salt. It’s well-suited for Hario V60 and Aeropress when used with shorter brew times, as it allows water to flow through the coffee quickly while extracting a balanced, flavorful cup. This grind size is popular for pour-over methods with moderate brewing times.
The Fine Grind is smooth, with a texture similar to powdered sugar. This grind is essential for espresso and Moka pots. With fine grounds, espresso machines can apply the right amount of pressure to produce a concentrated, rich shot with an intense flavor and crema. Fine grind size is critical for achieving the distinctive characteristics of espresso.
The Extra Fine or Turkish Grind is almost powder-like in texture. This grind is used exclusively for Turkish coffee, where the coffee grounds are not filtered but instead settle at the bottom of the cup. The extra fine grind allows the coffee to infuse intensely with the water, creating a strong, rich flavor typical of Turkish coffee, while the grounds settle as the coffee is enjoyed.
Using the correct grind size for each brewing method is key to achieving the best flavor extraction, as each method benefits from a specific grind size that balances the water flow and brewing time perfectly.
Café Nairobi You-Pick-Three Poem
The Choice Awaits: A Café Nairobi Tale
From Kenya’s heart, where valleys sweep,
And mountains rise from shadows deep,
Café Nairobi lets you choose
Three roasts that tell their stories true.
The light roast lifts with floral cheer,
Its brightness like a dawn made clear,
A taste of fields kissed by the sun,
Where morning’s dance has just begun.
The medium roast, so smooth and warm,
With balanced notes through day’s bright form,
Chocolate whispers, fruit’s embrace,
A steady blend, a gentle grace.
The dark roast speaks with lion's pride,
Its smoky strength forever tied,
To Kenya’s night beneath the stars,
A bold delight that travels far.
Pick cold brew cool, like rivers wide,
Or espresso rich with caramel’s stride,
Select French press, earth’s voice revealed,
Or half calm blend for hearts unsealed.
No single path, no rule to heed,
The You-Pick-Three meets every need,
A journey crafted sip by sip,
Through Kenya’s lands, your taste equipped.
So choose your three, let flavors sing,
From dawn’s bright glow to evening’s ring,
With Café Nairobi’s offerings grand,
Enjoy the richness of our land.
Preserving the freshness, aroma, and flavor of coffee requires careful attention to storage. Below are the best practices and key principles to keep your coffee tasting its best:
Key Storage Principles
Use an Airtight Container
Oxygen exposure is one of the main factors that cause coffee to go stale. Use a high-quality, airtight container to prevent oxidation. Containers with vacuum seals or one-way valves that allow CO₂ to escape are ideal as they minimize exposure to air.
Store Away from Light
Exposure to light, particularly sunlight, can degrade coffee’s quality. For optimal preservation, store coffee in a dark place, like a cupboard or pantry, or use an opaque container that prevents light from reaching the beans.
Keep in a cool, dry place
Avoid moisture, heat, and temperature fluctuations when storing coffee. Coffee absorbs moisture easily, affecting its flavor. To keep beans fresh, store them in a consistently cool and dry area, away from appliances that emit heat or humidity, like the stove or dishwasher.
Room Temperature is Best
Contrary to popular belief, refrigerating coffee can expose it to moisture and odor absorption. Instead, store coffee at room temperature, as freezing or refrigerating can result in condensation when the coffee is taken out, affecting its taste and aroma.
Buy Whole Beans and Grind Only as Needed
Whole beans retain their freshness and flavor longer than ground coffee. Grinding just before brewing exposes the beans to air only briefly, preserving their essential oils and aromatic compounds. Buy only what you’ll use within 2-4 weeks for maximum freshness.
Additional Tips for Optimal Storage
- Avoid Clear or Glass Containers
Transparent containers allow light exposure, which can degrade coffee quality. Choose opaque ceramic or stainless steel containers that block light completely.
- Consider One-Way Valve Containers
Coffee beans release CO₂ after roasting. One-way valve containers allow CO₂ to escape without letting oxygen in, which can help keep your coffee fresh longer.
- Mind the Storage Location
Avoid storing coffee near heat or moisture sources like the stove, dishwasher, or windowsill. A pantry or a dedicated coffee cabinet works best for consistent conditions.
- Purchase Freshly Roasted Coffee in Small Batches
To maintain optimal freshness, buy coffee in quantities you can consume within 2-4 weeks. This helps ensure you’re always enjoying coffee at its peak flavor without worrying about it going stale.
Recommended Storage Solutions
- Airscape Coffee Canister: Features a vacuum-sealing lid that removes excess air and prevents oxidation.
- Opaque Ceramic Jars: Often come with rubber gaskets for airtight seals and block light effectively.
- Stainless Steel Canisters with One-Way Valves: These allow CO₂ to escape while preventing air and light exposure, making them ideal for coffee storage.
By following these principles, you can maximize the freshness and flavor of your coffee. Proper storage is particularly important for premium coffee, like Café Nairobi’s mountain-grown, ethically sourced beans, ensuring that each cup delivers the intended rich and aromatic experience.