This coffee is a single-estate lot from the Ndwiga Family at Nginda Estate in Embu, Kenya, grown at an altitude of 1795 meters. It consists of SL28 and SL34 varieties processed using the washed method. The flavor profile is clean and expressive, featuring notes of red currant, black currant, rose hips, hibiscus, and honey. This coffee is characterized by its structured, layered, and elegant profile with a refreshing finish.
Origin
Embu (Kenya)
Kirinyaga, Kibugu (Kenya)
Flavor Notes
Honey, Red Currant, Black Currant, Rose Hip, Tropical Fruit
Cafen is a specialty coffee roastery based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with a brew bar on Dundas Street and a dedicated roasting facility nearby. The roastery practices intentional light roasting with a focus on preserving the vibrancy, complexity, and terroir of each lot. Sourcing is built on transparency and named producer partnerships, with current offerings drawn from Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru, featuring farmers like Edinson Argote and the Patio Bonito project in Huila. The approach is described as minimalist yet intentional, balancing science and intuition to showcase each coffee at its best expression.
