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Product Details Return to Top Tasting Notes Our Kenyan is fruity and winey, with medium to heavy body and a rich blackberry finish. From the slopes of Mt. Kenya, through the Rift Valley, to the shores of Lake Victoria, the Kenyan coffee farmers patiently nurture coffee trees that produce some of the world's best coffee beans. The finest beans, graded AA, are sold at weekly auctions run by the Coffee Board of Kenya. Rating: 88 Points (out of 100)Distinguished by a sweet, gently tart fruit note in aroma and cup that reads as a sort of crisp orange- and chocolate-toned blackberry - or call it "black currant," a term for this flavor note in vogue among coffee describers. Whatever we call it, it is a precious and agreeable sensation. The body is medium and the mouthfeel silky at a 6-ounce serving, slightly thinnish and lean at 8. Rich finish with good flavor persistence and excellent stability as the cup cools. – Kenneth Davids, CoffeeReview.com, April 2007 About Green Mountain Coffee® A great tasting cup of coffee can give you a whole new perspective. It's a moment to pause, reflect, and reprioritize. That moment is what inspires us to make coffee that benefits everyone it touches. From carefully sourcing and roasting the highest quality beans, to supporting small farms and protecting the environment, we focus on what's important. That's why we at Green Mountain Coffee® believe a good cup of coffee can change your day... but a great cup of coffee can help change the world. Notes From Origin From the slopes of Mt. Kenya through the Rift Valley to the shores of Lake Victoria, the Kenyan coffee farmers patiently nurture coffee trees that produce some of the world’s best coffee beans. These farmers, most of whom own small plantations of less than 4.5 hectares, pick only the ripe coffee cherries in a series of seven pickings to ensure excellent quality. The finest beans, graded AA, are sold at weekly auctions run by the Coffee Board of Kenya... nothing but the best price for the best coffee ensures these growers get what they deserve, and they deserve the best. Most coffee professionals will cite Kenya as one of their top three origins, and more than any other origin; many will list it as their favorite. This is for many reasons: carefully selected cultivars, meticulous growing and processing practices, and a unique system of trade based on auctions managed by the central government that inherently rewards high quality with high prices. If Antigua coffee is the high-altitude coffee’s Mecca in terms of bright, floral and spirited coffees, Kenya is its equal - or better - by way of its sophistication. Kenya has a manicured and polished personality that is regal, royal - even highly cultured - yet at the same time you sense a barely tamed wildness.
Ratings and Reviews Return to Top REVIEW SNAPSHOT®by PowerReviews Green Mountain CoffeeK-Cup Kenyan AA Extra Bold 4.4 (based on 39 reviews)Ratings Distribution5 Stars (28)4 Stars (6)3 Stars (1)2 Stars (2)1 Stars (2)87% of respondents would recommend this to a friend. ProsPleasing aroma (22)Smooth taste (20)Balanced acidity (19)Attractive mouthfeel/body (18)Exceptional/interesting flavor (18)ConsUnbalanced or sharp acidity (3)Best UsesSingle-cup/pods (20)Reviewer Profile:Average joe (14), Coffee connoisseur (13), Health conscious (7), Socially/environmentally conscious (6)Reviewed by 39 customersSort byNewestOldestHighest ratingLowest ratingMost helpfulLeast helpfulDisplaying reviews 1-10Back to topPrevious | Next »4/4/2013 5.0One of the best By Davefrom north of Dayton, OhioAbout Me Average Joe, Health ConsciousSee all my reviews ProsNot BitterPleasing AromaSmooth TasteConsBest UsesComments about Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Kenyan AA Extra Bold:This coffee is a nearly perfect foil for cream and sugar. Some might find it boring, but it is smooth and easy to drink, smells wonderful brewing from the Keurig, and doesn't bother my stomach. I like to try different coffees, but I come back to this one when I just want a good cup of joe. It is staying in the auto-ship rotation.Comment on this review12/29/2012 5.0Bold but Not Bitter By Jim the Veteran and World Travelerfrom Elliston, VAAbout Me Average Joe, I Like My Morning CoffeeProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorNot BitterPleasing AromaPleasing RoastSmooth TasteConsBest UsesHave Only Tried K-cupsSingle-Cup/PodsComments about Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Kenyan AA Extra Bold:This is the first "bold" coffee I have tried that wasn't a little bitter in the regular cup size. I also like Newman's Own Extra Bold but have to make a large (travel) cup. The Kenyan AA has all the richness and full-body but is delightfully smooth and enjoyed any time of day. The taste comes through whether you drink it black or with cream and sugar. It is part of my coffee club from now on!Comment on this review10/2/2012(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful) 2.0Not for larger cup sizes By Larry the computer guyfrom Gray Court, SCAbout Me Coffee ConnoisseurProsNot BitterConsNot Enough FlavorThin Or Watery Mouthfeel/BodyBest UsesComments about Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Kenyan AA Extra Bold:I usually brew my coffee in the 10oz size, and most coffees I buy work well for that. This one does not. I'll be brewing this in the 6oz size to finish this box.Comment on this review9/26/2012 5.0All Star Cup of Coffee By Madame Lafontfrom Richmond, InAbout Me Health ConsciousProsBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorNot BitterConsBest UsesComments about Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Kenyan AA Extra Bold:This makes the perfect cup of coffee for morning or anytime. My favoriteComment on this review9/14/2012 5.0my afternoon cup By The Moosefrom Hartsburg, MOAbout Me Coffee ConnoisseurProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityPleasing RoastSmooth TasteConsBest UsesSingle-Cup/PodsComments about Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Kenyan AA Extra Bold:The Kenyan is my perfect afternoon cup of coffee. Not bitter, very flavorful. I am not looking for a "jolt" in the afternoon to wake me up, but rather a sophisticated last cup of the day.Comment on this review8/12/2012 5.0Another new one for me. Love it By paulafrom new yorkAbout Me Socially/Environmentally ConsciousProsExceptional/Interesting FlavorPleasing RoastSmooth TasteConsBest UsesSingle-Cup/PodsComments about Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Kenyan AA Extra Bold:tried this for the first time and really like it. I switch between this one and sumatran reserve and get the taste and aroma of both areas.Comment on this review8/7/2012 5.0Beautifully balanced By Bean Counterfrom Delray Beach, FLAbout Me Average JoeProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityNot BitterPleasing RoastConsBest UsesSingle-Cup/PodsComments about Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Kenyan AA Extra Bold:Kenyan AA Extra Bold is a perfect "wake me up" coffee. It has enough coffee flavor (my one complaint about k-cups is weaker coffee than brewed) without the bitterness of the dark roasts. After much searching I am very happy with it. Hopefully it will not be discontinued like the Kona coffee it replaced in my morning routine.Comment on this review12/18/2011 5.0One of my favorites By Edfrom NE OklahomaAbout Me Health Conscious, Like full bodied coffeeProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyExceptional/Interesting FlavorPleasing AromaSmooth TasteConsBest UsesBlack - anytimeSingle-Cup/PodsComments about Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Kenyan AA Extra Bold:I like it just to have a good cup of coffee while I read the paper. It doesn't need cream and I only put a little sweetener in. It has a nice finish.Comment on this review6/12/2011(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful) 5.0Hands down, cups up, K-Cups best By hamletalivefrom Sillycon ValleyAbout Me Average Joe, Coffee Connoisseur, Health Conscious, Socially/Environmentally ConsciousProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorNot BitterPleasing AromaPleasing RoastSmooth TasteConsBest UsesComments about Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Kenyan AA Extra Bold:I like lot's of body without forcing it via a heavy (dark) roast. You can hide a not so good bean by roasting the begeebers out of it (dark roast), but a good bean has its own story to tell that comes through with a less than a dark roast, and when that comes with big body like Kenya AA, you're tasting coffee at its best!Comment on this review2/27/2011(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful) 2.0Not a bold or strong coffee By calmjunefrom Berlin, NHAbout Me Coffee Connoisseur, Health ConsciousProsConsNot a bold coffeeNot Enough FlavorRoasted Too LightThin Or Watery Mouthfeel/BodyBest UsesComments about Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Kenyan AA Extra Bold:Tried this coffee in a K-cup. It said that it was an extra bold coffee. It is not a bold coffee but a mild coffee. There is nothing great about it but the down side to this is that I bought 2 boxes. Yucky morning no BOLD coffee.Comment on this reviewDisplaying reviews 1-10Back to topPrevious | Next »