This Kenya Ndaroini AB comes from smallholder farmers delivering cherry to the Ndaroini Factory in Nyeri County. Grown at 1600–1800 masl in volcanic loam soils near Mount Kenya, it is fully washed and dried on raised beds. Roasted as a medium filter for Summer School, it features notes of blackcurrant, orange, and black tea with bright acidity and a tea-like finish.
49th Parallel has been a heavyweight in the Vancouver coffee scene since 2004, when brothers Vince and Michael Piccolo set out to bring world-class specialty coffee to the West Coast before it was trendy. They were early pioneers of the direct trade model, which sees them traveling extensively to build face-to-face relationships with farmers. Their roasting style is famous for its consistency and balance; they avoid the ultra-light, acidic "lemon juice" profiles in favor of developing sweetness and body that appeals to both coffee nerds and casual drinkers. It was voted Vancouver’s #1 roastery in 2025.
