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 Cherry's Index
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82Expect Pink Grapefruit, Cassis, and Sweet Finish from this washed.
Kiambu, KE · Washed
MediumGrapefruitBlackcurrantOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.13/oz
82Expect Cranberry, Black Tea, and Honey from this washed.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
LightCranberryBlack TeaHoney
ROTY 2014 roaster
$2.33/oz
81Washed lot with Red Currants, Black Tea, and Orange in the cup.
Kiambu, KE · Washed
LightRed CurrantBlack TeaOrange+6
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.41/oz
81Anaerobic Natural lot with Blackberry and Caramel Sweetness in the cup.
KE · Anaerobic Natural
BlackberryCaramel
Buyer 5.0 (5)
$2.18/oz
80Washed lot with Ripe Blackcurrant, Hibiscus, and Black Tea in the cup.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Black CurrantHibiscusBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.33/oz
79Expect Mandarin, Raisin, and Grapefruit Zest from this washed.
Kiambu County, KE · Washed
MediumMandarinRaisinGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.88/oz
79Yuzu, Yellow Kiwi, and Dried Apricots on a washed build.
Murang'a, KE · Washed
Medium-LightYuzuKiwiDried Fruit+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.02/oz
79Expect Paraguayo (flat Peach), Candied Lemon, and White Tea from this washed.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
Medium-LightPeachLemonTea Like+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.79/oz
79Blackcurrant, Tangerine, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.
Kiambu County, KE · Washed
Black CurrantTangerineBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.70/oz
78Washed lot with Apricot, Blackberry, and Toffee in the cup.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
LightApricotBlackberryToffee
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.17/oz
78Raspberry Flapjack, Blackcurrant, and Vanilla on a washed build.
Kiambu, KE · Washed
RaspberryBlack CurrantVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.46/oz
78Orejones, Kiwi, and Piña on a washed build.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
MediumApricotKiwiPineapple
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.79/oz
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76Expect Orejones, Kiwi, and Piña from this washed.
KE · Washed
Dried FruitKiwiPineapple
Well-reviewed roaster
$7.18/oz
76Strawberry, Lemon, and Pink Lady Apple on a washed build.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
StrawberryLemonApple
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.68/oz
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