Kenya AA | Riara Estate | Washed
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MICROLOT COFFEE: Our Single Origin Microlot Coffees are sourced from high-end limited-edition lots and are traceable down to an individual producer
ARABICA COFFEE: Our Single Origin Coffees are made from 100% Arabica coffee beans.
FLAVOR FIRST: We source all our coffee to achieve specific taste notes. Our Kenya AA tastes of Sugary Plum, Chocolate with a bit of lemon sweetness.
ALWAYS FRESH: The coffee you're enjoying right now was only recently harvested from our favorite coffee farms.
Coffee Details
Coffee Details
Taste Notes: The cup offers vibrant flavors of dried pineapple, cooked passion fruit, and fresh mango, accompanied by the juicy brightness of red grape—a lively, tangy acidity and a rich, syrupy sweetness balance it.
Process: Washed
Roast Profile: Light Medium
Origin: Kiambu
Producer: Community-based group KIST
Varietal: Batian, SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11
Altitude: 1,670 masl
Roast Days & Orders
Roast Days & Orders
Next Roast Dates: (all coffee sent will be within five days of roast date)
1. Coffee will be roasted once a week on Saturdays
Orders: All orders placed will be shipped the next day (excluding Sunday) if there is inventory; otherwise, your order will go out on our next roast day each Saturday.
Description
Description
Microlot Coffee: Our Single Origin Microlot Coffees are sourced from high-end limited-edition lots and are traceable down to an individual producer
Arabica Coffee: Our Single Origin Coffees are made from 100% Arabica coffee beans.
Flavor First: We source all our coffee to achieve specific taste notes. Our Kenya AA tastes of Dried pineapple, cooked passion fruit, fresh mango
Always Fresh: The coffee you're enjoying right now was only recently harvested from our favorite coffee farms.
Blend Details
About The Coffee
Riara Estate, located in Kenya, has a rich history dating back to the 1920s when it was initially established by settlers. In 1972, the farm was acquired by the community-based group KIST, which has since contributed to its sustainable development. Spanning 74 hectares, Riara Estate is home to nearly 80,000 coffee trees, primarily of the SL 28, SL 34, and Ruiru 11 varieties. Situated in a region with abundant rainfall, the estate does not require irrigation, benefiting from the natural climate of the area.
The farm is nestled in volcanic soil rich in minerals, surrounded by diverse indigenous flora and fauna, which further enhances its unique terroir. Coffee production at Riara Estate is a community effort, overseen by an 8-member committee and supported by staff from the surrounding villages. The estate employs a wet processing method for its coffee, which is then carefully dried on raised tables to preserve its exceptional quality.
SL-28 / SL-34
This coffees is from the famous SL-28 and SL-34 varietals which tend to have unmatched sweetness with a dynamic flavor profile. SL-28 is among the most well-known and well-regarded varieties of Africa. It has consequently spread from Kenya, where it was originally selected in the 1930s, to other parts of Africa and now to Latin America.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the roast date printed?
Yes, our roast date is printed on the bottom of each bag.
Is the coffee roasted to order?
Yes, we currently roast all orders twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday).
Is coffee seasonal like produce?
Just like produce, coffee can have multiple seasons and harvests depending on the country of origin. We source all our raw materials during the current and optimal season.
Where do you currently source your coffee from?
Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Sumatra, Honduras, Nicaragua
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