88Yellow Florals, Chamomile, and Red Currant on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
LightFloralChamomileRed Currant+2
ROTY 2022 roaster
$18.14/oz
Out of stock
Producer
Mbature Family
KEEmbu, Murang'a
- Coffees in catalog
- 10
- Currently in stock
- 2
- Roasters carrying
- 2
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 87.3
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Producer overview
The Mbature Family produces coffee in Kenya, specifically across the regions of Embu and Murang'a. Their coffee cultivation takes place at altitudes ranging from 1680 to 1850 meters above sea level.
The family maintains a diverse varietal landscape. Their cataloged lots feature SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian, and Geisha cultivars.
The producer focuses primarily on the washed process. All nine lots currently represented in the index utilize this traditional treatment method.
The Mbature Family's catalog footprint includes nine total lots, with two roasters currently carrying their coffee. The lots have achieved an average Northscore of 84.6. Recent catalog entries include the Kamavindi AB and AA separations, as well as a Geisha lot and various field blends, all processed as washed coffees by Sey Coffee.
The work of the Mbature Family is characterized by a consistent focus on the washed process across a variety of Kenyan cultivars.
- Embu and Murang'a producer
- Washed process focus
- Diverse Kenyan varietals
- Consistent Northscore performance
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- sl287 lots
- sl344 lots
- ruiru113 lots
- batian2 lots
- geisha2 lots
Processes
- Washed10
Altitude
1680–1850m
Harvests
202420232022
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.
2024 harvest
5 lots88
87Dark Fruits, Pink Grapefruit, and Jam Like Sweetness on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
LightDark FruitGrapefruitOverall Sweet
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
87Washed lot with Jasmine, Peach Nectar, and Melon in the cup.
Embu, KE · Washed
LightJasminePeachMelon
ROTY 2022 roaster
$18.14/oz
Out of stock
87Blackberry, Rooibos, and Candied Grapefruit on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
BlackberryTea LikeGrapefruit
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
87Yellow Plum, Pomegranate, and Honeysuckle on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
PlumPomegranateHoneysuckle
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
2023 harvest
2 lots2022 harvest
1 lot
90Washed lot with Red Currants, Citrus, and Plum in the cup.
Embu, KE · Washed
Red CurrantCitrusPlum
Good Food 2025
$2.21/oz
Out of stock
Datura Coffee2 lots
Archived (8)
90Washed lot with Red Currants, Citrus, and Plum in the cup.
Embu, KE · Washed
Red CurrantCitrusPlum
Good Food 2025
$2.21/oz
Out of stock
88Yellow Florals, Chamomile, and Red Currant on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
LightFloralChamomileRed Currant+2
ROTY 2022 roaster
$18.14/oz
Out of stock
87Expect Blackcurrant, Florals, and Plum from this washed.
Embu, KE · Washed
Black CurrantFloralPlum
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.78/oz
Out of stock
87Dark Fruits, Pink Grapefruit, and Jam Like Sweetness on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
LightDark FruitGrapefruitOverall Sweet
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
87Washed lot with Jasmine, Peach Nectar, and Melon in the cup.
Embu, KE · Washed
LightJasminePeachMelon
ROTY 2022 roaster
$18.14/oz
Out of stock
87Expect Red Currant, Citrus, and Plum from this washed.
Embu, KE · Washed
Red CurrantCitrusPlum
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.75/oz
Out of stock
87Blackberry, Rooibos, and Candied Grapefruit on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
BlackberryTea LikeGrapefruit
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
87Yellow Plum, Pomegranate, and Honeysuckle on a washed build.
Embu, KE · Washed
PlumPomegranateHoneysuckle
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
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