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
Producer
Mbature Family
KEEmbu, Murang'a, Muranga
- Coffees in catalog
- 13
- Currently in stock
- 2
- Roasters carrying
- 4
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 82.5
Mbature Family’s lots are carried by 4 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 4 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
The Mbature family produces coffee in the Embu and Murang'a regions of Kenya. Their farms are situated at altitudes ranging from 1680 to 1850 meters above sea level.
The family cultivates a variety of coffee cultivars. Their catalog presence is dominated by SL28 and SL34, with additional plantings of Ruiru 11, Batian, and Geisha.
The production portfolio is focused on the washed process. All 11 lots recorded in the index utilize this traditional method.
The Mbature family's coffee is currently represented by three different roasters. The index tracks 11 total lots from the family, with one lot currently in stock. The average Northscore across these lots is 84.5.
Recent catalog entries include the Kamavindi lot processed as a washed coffee by Datura Coffee, and several separations of Kamavindi AA and AB processed as washed coffees by Sey Coffee. Passenger Coffee has also featured the Kamavindi AB lot.
The Mbature family's work is characterized by a consistent focus on washed processing across a diverse range of Kenyan varietals.
- Embu and Murang'a producer
- Washed process focus
- SL28 and SL34 cultivation
- Multi-roaster representation
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- sl288 lots
- sl345 lots
- ruiru113 lots
- geisha2 lots
- batian2 lots
Processes
- Washed12
Altitude
1680–1850m
Harvests
2025202420232022
Across harvest years
Lineage
The same producer, year after year. Cherrybook captures the year on the bag when the roaster publishes it; use this to track how a farmer’s profile evolves season to season.
2025 harvest
1 lot2024 harvest
5 lots
Mbature Family; Kamavindi - Kenya
Yellow Florals, Chamomile, and Red Currant on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
LightFloralChamomileRed Currant+2
ROTY 2022 roaster
86
$18.14/oz
Out of stock
Mbature Family; Kamavindi Estate, Field Blend - Kenya
Dark Fruits, Pink Grapefruit, and Jam Like Sweetness on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
LightBerryGrapefruitOverall Sweet
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
Mbature Family; Kamavindi Estate, SL34 - Kenya
Yellow Plum, Pomegranate, and Honeysuckle on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
PlumPomegranateHoneysuckle
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
Mbature Family; Kamavindi Estate, SL28 - Kenya
Blackberry, Rooibos, and Candied Grapefruit on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
BlackberryTea LikeGrapefruit
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
Mbature Family; Kamavindi Estate, Gesha - Kenya
Washed lot with Jasmine, Peach Nectar, and Melon in the cup.
Embu, KE · Washed
LightJasminePeachMelon
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$18.14/oz
Out of stock
2023 harvest
3 lots
Mbature Family; Kamavindi, AA Separation - Kenya
Expect Blackcurrant, Florals, and Plum from this washed.
Embu, KE · Washed
Black CurrantFloralPlum
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.78/oz
Out of stock
Mbature Family; Kamavindi, AB Separation - Kenya
Expect Red Currant, Citrus, and Plum from this washed.
Embu, KE · Washed
Red CurrantCitrusPlum
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.75/oz
Out of stock
Red CurrantBrown SugarApricot+4
ROTY 2020 roaster
70
$2.68/oz
Out of stock
2022 harvest
1 lot
Mbature Family; Kamavindi, AA Separation - Kenya
Washed lot with Red Currants, Citrus, and Plum in the cup.
Embu, KE · Washed
Red CurrantCitrusPlum
Good Food 2025
88
$2.21/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee1 lot
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
LightOrangePeachOverall Sweet
ROTY 2020 roaster
73
$2.55/oz
Archived (11)
Mbature Family; Kamavindi, AA Separation - Kenya
Washed lot with Red Currants, Citrus, and Plum in the cup.
Embu, KE · Washed
Red CurrantCitrusPlum
Good Food 2025
88
$2.21/oz
Out of stock
Mbature Family; Kamavindi - Kenya
Yellow Florals, Chamomile, and Red Currant on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
LightFloralChamomileRed Currant+2
ROTY 2022 roaster
86
$18.14/oz
Out of stock
Mbature Family; Kamavindi Estate, Field Blend - Kenya
Dark Fruits, Pink Grapefruit, and Jam Like Sweetness on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
LightBerryGrapefruitOverall Sweet
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
Mbature Family; Kamavindi, AA Separation - Kenya
Expect Blackcurrant, Florals, and Plum from this washed.
Embu, KE · Washed
Black CurrantFloralPlum
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.78/oz
Out of stock
Mbature Family; Kamavindi Estate, SL34 - Kenya
Yellow Plum, Pomegranate, and Honeysuckle on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
PlumPomegranateHoneysuckle
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
Mbature Family; Kamavindi, AB Separation - Kenya
Expect Red Currant, Citrus, and Plum from this washed.
Embu, KE · Washed
Red CurrantCitrusPlum
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.75/oz
Out of stock
Mbature Family; Kamavindi Estate, SL28 - Kenya
Blackberry, Rooibos, and Candied Grapefruit on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
BlackberryTea LikeGrapefruit
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
Mbature Family; Kamavindi Estate, Gesha - Kenya
Washed lot with Jasmine, Peach Nectar, and Melon in the cup.
Embu, KE · Washed
LightJasminePeachMelon
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$18.14/oz
Out of stock
Red CurrantBrown SugarApricot+4
ROTY 2020 roaster
70
$2.68/oz
Out of stock
Kamavindi - Framagi Peaberry Fully Washed
Murang'a, KE / Washed; cup data hasn't landed yet.
Murang'a, KE · Washed
$3.29/oz
Out of stock
Light
$3.23/oz
Out of stock
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