This Kenyan microlot from Nyeri showcases intensity, depth, and remarkable clarity. Sourced from fertile highlands between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains at approximately 1,900 meters elevation, the coffee benefits from deep red volcanic soils and cool climate conditions. The washed-processed coffee is fermented, washed, and dried on raised beds at Kiamabara Coffee Factory, a cooperative working closely with small-scale farmers. Tasting notes include cooked lime, plum, and toffee with a creamy texture and long, juicy finish.
Playground Coffee was founded in Hamburg in 2014 by Veljko Tatalović and his co founder Matze, a former cameraman turned roaster. What started as a pop up espresso bar inside Otto's Burger grew into a permanent space in St. Pauli near the Reeperbahn, which opened in March 2017. The roastery operates separately on Hamburg's Elbe coast, where a 12 kilogram batch roaster and two other machines handle production. Veljko personally sources all green coffee from small farms in countries like Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zimbabwe. The beans carry playful names like Skywalker, King Kongo, and Dirty Berry, reflecting the brand's irreverent character.
