Kenya
Kenyan, Kericho. Sugarcane Decaf
Kenyan, Kericho. Sugarcane Decaf
85.0
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Washed / Wet Sugar Cane Decaffeination
Batian Ruiru 11 SL28 SL34
1500
Decaf
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What to Expect
A Kenyan decaf that doesn't taste like a compromise. This Kericho lot from Samuel Koskey's small washing station brings brown sugar sweetness, a flash of orange brightness, and a smooth malt finish — all the character you'd want from a washed Kenyan AA, just without the caffeine.
The Cup
The body sits comfortably in medium territory with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel that leans slightly creamy. Acidity is moderate and citric — not the sharp, blackcurrant punch you'd get from a caffeinated Kenyan, but still bright enough to keep things lively. The sugarcane decaffeination process has softened the edges without flattening the cup entirely. It's clean, approachable, and ferment-free — no funk, no surprises, just a straightforward, well-processed coffee that happens to be decaf.
Who This Is For
If you want a decaf that still tastes like proper coffee — not just something to drink in the evening — this is it. It's for anyone who misses Kenyan brightness but needs to avoid caffeine, or for those who want a second (or third) cup without the jitters.
If you're chasing the full-throttle, high-acid intensity of a caffeinated SL-28, this won't deliver that. Decaffeination always softens acidity and mutes some complexity.
Best for: Decaf drinkers who refuse to settle for bland, and anyone wanting a clean, balanced cup at any hour.
How to Brew This Coffee
The medium roast and balanced profile make this flexible across methods. A V60 will highlight the orange brightness and keep the cup clean and clear. Filter methods work beautifully if you want a smooth, easy-drinking pot that emphasises the brown sugar sweetness. For a fuller-bodied cup that leans into the malt character, try a French Press — it'll give you more weight and a rounder, comforting finish.
Kenya
Kenyan, Kericho. Sugarcane Decaf
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Description from Roaster
Being only the third decaf that I’ve managed to source that has been up to adding to the Bell’s Benas line up. This Kenyan Kericho Sugarcane Decaf delivers all the flavour with none of the buzz — think brown sugar sweetness, zesty orange brightness and a smooth malt-like finis...Description from Roaster
Being only the third decaf that I’ve managed to source that has been up to adding to the Bell’s Benas line up.
This Kenyan Kericho Sugarcane Decaf delivers all the flavour with none of the buzz — think brown sugar sweetness, zesty orange brightness and a smooth malt-like finish. Naturally decaffeinated and delightfully clean, it’s a comforting, anytime cup that tastes far from decaf.
Green coffee cupping score of 85
This description comes from Bell's Beans, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Bell's Beans
Ways to Brew
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V60
V60 is a popular Japanese, cone-shaped pour-over coffee dripper designed for brewing clean, aromatic, and flavorful coffee. Known for its 60-degree angle, large single hole, and internal spiral ribs, it optimises water flow for a precise, quick, and customisable brewing process, typically 2-3 minutes.
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Filter
A filter coffee machine (or drip coffee maker) is an often electric kitchen appliance that brews coffee by heating water, passing it through ground coffee and a filter, and dripping the finished brew into a carafe.
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French Press
A French Press (or Cafetiere) is a simple, manual coffee maker that brews rich, full-bodied coffee by steeping coarse grounds in hot water, then separating them by pressing a mesh filter down with a plunger, allowing the coffee's natural oils and sediment to remain for a bolder flavour.
Bell's Beans
Bell’s Beans is a family-run speciality coffee roastery based in Surrey, founded by Chris after leaving a career in engineering to pursue his passion for coffee. What began as home-roasting experiments on a small Gene Cafe machine soon evolved into a micro-roastery built alongside his home, where he combines an engineering mindset with a deep curiosity for the science and variability of coffee roasting. Bell’s Beans focuses exclusively on speciality-grade coffees sourced through ethical importers and producers who support farmers and their communities, with a preference for quality and transparency over scale. Intentionally remaining small and independent, the roastery prioritises craftsmanship, seasonal coffees, and selective partnerships, reflecting a philosophy of modesty while consistently refining its pursuit of excellent coffee.
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