Mbandi Farm sits on the eastern slopes of Mt Kenya at nearly 1,600 masl, where SL28 ripens slowly under dappled shade. The farm's position supports a countercyclical harvest pattern, with the main crop ripening in Q2. Cool nights extend maturation and increase bean density, building brightness and well-developed sweetness. This lot comes from Thomas Masila Mutunga in Machakos, harvested in May 2025. The beans are wet processed and double washed, then dried on raised beds and finished with extended gravimetric and optical sorting for exceptional cup clarity. Cupping at 86-87 points, expect citrus brightness, tangerine and peach notes, yellow fruit character, and a savory-sweet caramel finish.
Augusto Carneiro, a Brazilian native, founded Nossa Familia Coffee in Portland, Oregon in 2004 after leaving an engineering career to pursue his passion for coffee. His familys connection to coffee cultivation runs deep: great grandfather and three brothers planted the familys first crop in Brazils highlands in 1890, establishing a legacy that spans over a century. The roastery operates Loring roasters and became Oregons first certified B Corp coffee roaster in 2016, achieving a B Impact score of 90.2, and holds Certified Organic certification by Oregon Tilth. Selection as a finalist for Roast Magazines 2020 Roaster of the Year reflects the roasterys commitment to quality, sustainability, and positive business practices.
