Kenya Blue Mountain (specialty coffee)

Kenya produces some of the world’s most sought-after specialty coffee, and this Grade AA lot from the Nakoyonjo washing station is a superb example of why. Sourced from over 3,250 smallholder farmers in Bungoma, western Kenya, and grown at 1,700–1,800 metres above sea level, it’s processed using the traditional Kenyan double-washed method — producing a cup of remarkable clarity and depth.

Grade AA signifies the largest, highest-quality beans in the harvest. A blend of Blue Mountain, SL28, K7 and Ruiru 11 varietals brings layers of complexity that reveal themselves differently with every brew.

Tasting notes: Sparkling blackcurrant and blueberry acidity, complex berry notes, wine-like body, clean and lingering finish with hints of citrus.

Roast level: Medium-Light
Process: Washed (double-washed)
Grade: AA
Origin: Nakoyonjo, Bungoma, Western Kenya
Altitude: 1,700–1,800m a.s.l.
Varieties: Blue Mountain, SL28, K7, Ruiru 11
Best for: Filter, pour-over, AeroPress, French press. Best enjoyed black.