90Expect Plum, Blackberry, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.
Kirinyaga, KE / Washed
MediumPlumBlackberryDark Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$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 Northscore
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87Washed lot with Ripe Currants, Rose Hips, and Tree Tomato in the cup.
Embu County, KE / Washed
CurrantRoseTomato
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.32/oz
82Yuzu, Kiwi Amarillo, and Orejones on a washed build.
Murang'a, KE / Washed
LightCitrusKiwiDried Fruit+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.82/oz
82Anaerobic Washed lot with Grape Candy, Blackberry, and Violets in the cup.
Nyeri County, KE / Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightGrapeBlackberryFloral
Buyer 4.9 (8)
$2.10/oz
81Expect Paraguayo, Limón Confitado, and Té Blanco from this washed.
Kirinyaga, KE / Washed
LightPeachLemonHerb+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.57/oz
81Washed lot with Tomato, Grapefruit, and Pomegranate in the cup.
Kiambu, KE / Washed
TomatoGrapefruitPomegranate+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.54/oz
81Anaerobic Natural lot with Blackberry, Dried Prune, and Herb in the cup.
Nyeri, KE / Anaerobic Natural
BlackberryDried FruitHerb+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.67/oz
81Orejones, Kiwi, and Piña on a washed build.
Kirinyaga, KE / Washed
Medium-LightDried FruitKiwiPineapple
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.57/oz
80Expect Blackberry, Pink Grapefruit, and Pineapple from this anaerobic washed.
Nyeri, KE / Anaerobic Washed
LightBlackberryGrapefruitPineapple+1
Buyer 4.8 (6)
$2.15/oz
80Expect Cranberry, Black Tea, and Honey from this washed.
Nyeri, KE / Washed
LightBerryBlack TeaHoney
ROTY 2014 roaster
$2.33/oz
80Expect Terry's Chocolate Orange, Pie Crust, and Cranberry from this washed.
Nyeri, KE / Washed
ChocolateOrangePastry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.04/oz
79Expect Orejones, Kiwi, and Piña from this washed.
KE / Washed
Dried FruitKiwiPineapple
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.59/oz
78Cupping notes point toward Grape, Citrus, and Caramel.
KE
Medium-DarkGrapeCitrusCaramelized
Buyer 4.9 (35)
$1.37/oz
78Expect Grapefruit, Nectarine, and Plum from this washed.
KE / Washed
LightGrapefruitPeachPlum
ROTY 2013 roaster
$2.30/oz
77
76Washed lot with Strawberry, Raspberry, and Shortbread Cookies in the cup.
KE / Washed
LightStrawberryRaspberryShortbread
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.17/oz
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