Kenya - Kamavindi - SL34 Single Variety

About This Coffee

Kenya Kamavindi is a single-variety SL34 coffee from Kirinyaga County on Mount Kenya's southern foothills, grown at 1,600-1,800 meters altitude in rich volcanic soils. The washed coffee features a dense, full-bodied texture with flavor notes of aged tangerine peel, dark cherry, blackcurrant, dried cranberry, and hawthorn fruit candy, finishing with cedar. SL34 was originally selected in Kenya for exceptional cup quality and performs exceptionally well at higher elevations, producing coffees with pronounced clarity and layered sweetness.

Origin

Kirinyaga (Kenya)

Flavor Notes

Cedar, Dried Cranberry, Tangerine Peel, Blackcurrant, Hawthorn Fruit Candy, Smoked Dried Cherry, Ripe Blackcurrant, Polished Cedar

Roast Level

Medium Light

Processing

Washed

Typology

Arabica

SL-34

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Wes Ngopi

Wes Ngopi takes its name from a Javanese greeting that translates to "Have you had your coffee?", reflecting its roots in the social ritual of sharing a cup. Based in Shah Alam, the roastery specializes in specialty grade single origin coffees roasted to order for home brewing enthusiasts. Bean selection is guided by ratings from CoffeeReview and independent research through traders such as Royal Coffee, Nordic Approach, and Olam, alongside direct trade relationships with farms like Java Frinsa Estate in Indonesia. The roastery emphasizes technical precision, modulating drum speed, fan adjustments, and firing pressure to achieve a smooth declining rate of rise for optimal flavor development. Wes Ngopi occupies a focused niche in Malaysia's specialty scene, prioritizing quality sourcing and meticulous roasting for the home consumer.

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