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Kenya Nyeri Ruiruiru-Kiamaina
Blackberry, Sundried Tomato, Lemon, Lavender
550

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About this coffee

THE STORY

The lot is built on a blend of common Kenyan varieties. SL-28 and SL-34 are two of the most highly regarded varieties produced by Scott Laboratories in Kenya in the 1930s. Scott Labs no longer exists as such, but is now the National Agricultural Laboratories, a part of the larger Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization. Both varieties are Bourbon derivative cultivars, though from different lineages: SL-28 was developed from a drought-resistant variety originally cultivated in Tanganyika, a territory that makes up part of modern day Tanzania; it’s generally considered to be of the highest quality but is not very productive compared to other commercial Arabica varieties. SL-34 is a Kenyan mutation originally found near Kabete, and excels at lower elevations. Both of these SL variants exhibit bronze-tipped leaves on the newest growth.

Joining the classics are two relative newcomers. Ruiru-11 was developed in the mid-1980’s as the result of attempting to make an SL-28 more productive and resistant to Coffee Berry Disease and Leaf Rust by crossbreeding with varieties as disparate as Sudan Rume (for quality) and Catimor (for disease resistance), among others. In response to qualitative feedback, the Coffee Research Institute retraced the steps to creating Ruiru-11, attempting to improve cup quality without compromising disease resistance. Since 2010, the new variety called Batian has trickled into production, and early results are promising.

ATTRIBUTES

Variety:
SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, and Batian
Producer:
Nyeri County, Central Province
Elevation:
1,900 m.a.s.l
Processing:
Double Washed

TASTE NOTES

Blackberry, Sundried Tomato, Lemon, Lavender

FLAVOR PROFILE

Blackberry Berry Fruity Floral Lemon Citrus Fruit

CERTIFICATIONS

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