Why Kenyan AA’s Fruity Notes Vanish in Pour Over—And How to Bring Them Back
⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Kenyan AA’s fruity notes vanish in pour over due to over-roasting, not the bean—lighter roasts preserve its brightness and acidity. Adjust your roast profile to unlock its vibrant, tangy character. In This Article The Roast Profile’s Role in Flavor MaskingWhy Kenyan AA Resists Standard Pour Over Roasts Pour over isn’t the enemy—your roast profile is. Kenyan AA’s signature brightness, that tangy citrus and berry burst, dissolves into a chocolatey haze when roasted for pour over. The problem isn’t the bean—it’s the roast. The problem isn’t the bean—it’s the roast. The Roast Profile’s Role…