This is our first release from Kenya this season. This coffee comes from Nyeri on the western slopes of Mount Kenya—one of the most famous coffee-producing regions in the world. In the cup we find rose hips, pomegranate, and candied grapefruit.
SL28 & SL34
Nyeri
1,783 masl
November 2025
Hand-picked at peak ripeness. Hand-sorted to ensure only the very best cherries are selected. De-pulped. Fermented for ~24 hours. Floated through channels to sort by density and remove remaining defects. Soaked overnight in fresh water. Dried on raised beds for 15 days while continually turned and hand-sorted.
ABOUT RUARAI
This is our second year working with the Ruarai washing station, located in the highlands on the southwestern slopes of Mt. Kenya. The hills and producers in this region are known for producing dense coffees with complex profiles. Our appreciation for Kenyan coffee runs deep, and despite the increasing challenges of production in this remarkable place, it remains one of our favorite profiles. We will continue to invest in this region alongside producers working to build something better each year.
ABOUT SL28 AND SL34
“SL” is in reference to single tree selections made by Scott Agricultural Laboratories in 1935-1939. SL34 has a Typica-like genetic background selected from a single tree on the Loresho Estate in Kabete, Kenya. SL28 is of the Bourbon genetic group, and was selected for its drought resistance as well as its extremely high cup quality. SL28 is one of the most well-known and well-regarded varieties in Africa. It has consequently spread from Kenya to other parts of Africa as well as Central and South America. Both varieties are non-hybrid, and very susceptible to disease.
Pricing Details
FOB (USD; GREEN)
$11.16/KG
DDP
$15.36/KG
The cost of getting a coffee from cherry to beverage varies enormously depending on its place of origin and the location of its consumption. The inclusion of price transparency is a starting point to inform broader conversation around the true costs of production and the sustainability of specialty coffee as a whole.