MediumPlumBlackberryDark Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
86
$4.25/oz
Cherrybook · live picks
The best Kenyan coffees currently in stock
Kenyan coffee remains the benchmark for acidity and clarity in our catalog. We currently have 20 lots available, dominated by the classic SL28 and SL34 varieties. Most of these selections are washed, which preserves the bright, phosphoric profile these regions are known for. You will find heavy representation from Nyeri and Kirinyaga, alongside roasters like Nomad Coffee, Glitch, and Sey. While washed processing is the standard here, we are seeing more experimentation with anaerobic methods in recent harvests. Whether you are looking for the structured, blackcurrant notes of a Nyeri AA or the complex sweetness of a Batian-heavy lot, these selections represent the highest-scoring Kenyan coffees on our composite. Use this list to find your next bright, high-acid cup.
What to taste for:Look for a bright, phosphoric acidity paired with deep notes of blackcurrant, tomato, or citrus zest.
24 live picks · ranked by Cherry's Index
LightFloralCherryPlum+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
86
$5.62/oz
Mbature Family / Kamavindi Estate / Lot #1 - Kenya
Expect Rooibos, Candied Grapefruit, and Blackcurrant from this washed.
Embu, KE · Washed
Black TeaGrapefruitBlackberry
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.45/oz
Anthony Kimani; Kibingo - Kenya
Expect Dark Fruit, Rose Hips, and Lemon from this washed.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
LightBerryRoseLemon
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.18/oz
Ndwiga Family; Nginda Estate - Kenya
Red Currant, Rose Hips, and Hibiscus on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
Red CurrantHibiscusFloral
ROTY 2022 roaster
83
$2.27/oz
RoseHibiscusBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
82
$1.73/oz
BlackcurrantBlackberryRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
82
$1.73/oz
Kii Rung'eto
Expect Pineapple, Bruleed Grapefruit, and Papaya from this washed.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
Medium-LightPineappleGrapefruitPapaya+1
ROTY 2022 roaster
81
$1.31/oz
MediumLemonHerbBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$2.13/oz
Other FruitBlack CurrantPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$2.68/oz
GrapefruitBlackberryCane Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
79
$2.45/oz
Kenya Nyeri Maguta “JASPER”
Prune, White Wine, and Brown Sugar on a natural build.
Nyeri, KE · Natural
PruneWineyBrown Sugar+1
Well-reviewed roaster
79
$14.18/oz
RaisinGrapefruitTangerine+2
Well-reviewed roaster
78
$2.83/oz
LightPeachGrapeGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
78
$1.95/oz
Gatumbi AB - Espresso
Red Currant, Grapefruit, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.
Murang’a County, KE · Washed
MediumRed CurrantGrapefruitBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
78
$2.17/oz
Kenya Mugaya
Washed lot with Red Currant, Vanilla Bean, and Black Tea in the cup.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
LightRed CurrantBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$2.20/oz
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