ESTACIÓN DE KANZU

$32
Get Notified

Sign up for back in stock notifications

Thank you We’ll be in touch when this item is back in stock

Buy 3 bags and save 15%

No code needed

Café en Grano250 g (8,8 oz)
La Estación Kanzu proviene de la Comunidad Kanzu en Ruanda, donde las cerezas se cultivan a 1.800 metros sobre el nivel del mar y se procesan de forma natural: se secan lentamente en camas elevadas, la cereza entera, para permitir que los azúcares de la fruta penetren en el grano. Es un proceso que recompensa la paciencia, y aquí se nota: este lote es ruidoso con la fruta de una manera que los cafés ruandeses lavados rara vez lo son. Lo hicimos para espresso. Al tirar de un tiro, la frambuesa golpea primero, nítida y con sabor a mermelada, sin timidez al respecto, antes de pasar a una acidez de manzana roja crujiente que mantiene la taza viva en lugar de pesada. Termina largo y oscuro, con una nota de chocolate de panadero que lo redondea todo y permanece en el paladar mucho después de que la taza esté vacía. El cuerpo es almibarado, del tipo que se mantiene en la leche sin desaparecer, pero es igual de atractivo si se toma corto y se bebe solo. Este es un café que sabe a su origen: cultivado en altura, cuidadosamente secado y cultivado por una comunidad que ha estado refinando el proceso natural hasta convertirlo en algo distintivo.

IO-E-22

Profile

Dulce y Cremoso

Notes

+Tostado claro-medio

+Frambuesa
+Manzana roja
+Chocolate

Origin ORIGEN AISLADO
Coffee is sourced seasonally for clarity, sweetness, and a distinctive sense of place.
Brew method EXPRÉS
Designed to stay expressive across filter and espresso recipes. Use the guide below as a starting point.

Espresso

Dialing in for espresso is about pressure.

Dose - Espresso

Always weigh it out. Most espresso shots start around a 1:2 ratio — for example, 18 grams of coffee in, 36 grams of espresso out. Small changes here shift body and intensity in big ways.

Grind - Espresso

Your grind is your foundation. Too coarse and the shot rushes through, leaving you sour and thin. Too fine and it chokes the puck, dragging out bitterness and flattening your crema. Aim for a fine, sand-like grind and adjust based on taste.

Tamp

Even, level pressure matters more than how hard you press. An uneven tamp creates channels, letting water blast through the weak spots instead of pulling evenly through the whole puck.

Extraction

Watch the pour: it should start slow and syrupy, almost like warm honey, then build into a steady, thinning stream. A shot that gushes early or drips too slow is telling you to adjust your grind before your next pull.

Total Shot Time

For most espresso shots, you're looking at about 25–30 seconds, start to finish.

ESTACIÓN DE KANZU

Full Analysis

Class:
DECLASSIFIED
Process:
Natural
Coordinates:
7°09′S 78°31′W
Region:
Kanzu
Origin:
Rwanda
Producer:
Kanzu Community
Codename:
Kanzu Station
Altitude:
1800 MASL
ESTACIÓN DE KANZU

Recommended

Quality Drip

Shop all

Reviews

Coffee FAQ

Q: What does “specialty coffee” mean?

Specialty coffee is carefully evaluated for quality, traceability, and flavor—from cultivation and processing through roasting and brewing.

Q: Where does BIGFACE source its coffees from?

We source distinctive coffees from exceptional producers and regions around the world, selecting each release for clarity, sweetness, and character.

Q: Why do tasting notes mention fruit, flowers, or chocolate?

Those notes describe flavors and aromas naturally present in the coffee. Nothing is added; they are reference points for what you may experience in the cup.

Q: How should I store my coffee?

Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct light, heat, moisture, and strong odors. Grind only what you plan to brew.

Q: Is specialty coffee worth the higher price?

The price reflects careful sourcing, producer expertise, quality-focused processing, and small-batch roasting—all of which show up in the final cup.

Need help with
something else?

Contact us