Coffee Origin

Kenya Coffee Beans

Compare 23 current Kenya specialty coffees from independent UK roasters by process, tasting notes and price.

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This short guide is editorial context for the 23 current matches. It helps you make a shortlist; it does not rank coffees or replace the roaster’s own listing.

Flavour tendencies

The Kenyan matches are mostly washed and tend toward blackcurrant, blackberry, red fruit, apple, citrus and sparkling acidity, often with caramel or maple sweetness underneath. They are among the clearest examples of a filter-led origin route in the current catalogue.

Buying guidance

Choose Kenya when lively acidity and fruit clarity sound appealing. Look at the exact fruit notes and processing details for intensity, and consider a softer, sweeter alternative if you prefer low-acid or milk-based coffee.

Brew guidance

Use a clean filter recipe and enough extraction to turn the acidity into sweetness. A coarser grind or lower agitation can help if the cup is harsh; a finer grind and longer contact can help if it is thin and lemony rather than juicy.

How to compare

Compare Kenyan coffees by fruit style, sweetness, process and stated brew method rather than assuming AA is a flavour grade. The price-per-100g number is useful across bag sizes, but the roaster’s page is the authority for the current lot and stock status.

Kenya coffees

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Kamwangi
Cartwheel Coffee
ChocolateyNutty Fruity BrightJuicy BoozyExperimental
Producer Smallholders in Kirinyaga
Process Washed
Variety Batian, Ruiru 11, SL-28

This lot comes from the Kamwangi washing station and is grown at altitudes of 1,600-1,800 masl. by smallholders in Kirinyaga County, in Kenya’s central highland region. Kamwangi is one of three washing stations managed by the Ngariama Farmers Cooperative Society, which serves around 1,500 farmers in this region, home to the slopes of Mount Kenya, rich volcanic soils, and numerous rivers. Coffee develops slowly due to the high altitude and lower temperatures, creating very muture fruit flavours, high in complexity.

£15.00 / 250g£6.00/100g
ROCKET SUMMER - Kenya
Dark Arts Coffee
Black Currant
Process Washed

Kenya + Tinganga, Kiambu CountyVarietal: Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34Process: WashedAltitude: 1830masl Black Currant, Demerara, Black Tea The Sasini Estate AB Lot is a high quality coffee grown at 1,830 metres above sea level on the 260 hectare Tinganga Farm in Kiambu County, Kenya. Owned by Sasini PLC, which has grown coffee in the Kenyan Highlands since 1952, the estate utilises rich, deep red volcanic soil to cultivate Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28, and SL34 varieties. Harvested between October and December by some of the farm's 300 employees, the ripe cherries are fully washed, fermented for 12 to 16 hours, and sun dried on raised beds for 2 to 3 weeks before undergoing on site quality cupping. Managed with a focus on sustainability, the farm employs eco friendly practices such as reusing pulping water, planting shade trees, and turning decomposed coffee pulp into organic fertiliser.

£11.75 / 250g£4.70/100g
Kenya - Tegu AB - Washed
Unavailable
Dear Green Coffee
Zesty Lemon CurdDark Blackcurrant Jam
Process Washed

Zesty, complex, and bursting with character! This exceptional Kenyan coffee opens with vibrant notes of zesty lemon curd and dark blackcurrant jam, balanced by an aromatic oolong tea finish. Situated near Karatina in Nyeri County, Tegu, meaning “low place”, sits in the cool mountain foothills between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range. Operated by the Tekangu Farmers’ Cooperative Society, established in 1969, the factory serves around 1,200 smallholder family farmers who hand-pick ripe cherries across tiny, high-altitude plots. After a double fermentation and a 24-hour soak in fresh water, the coffee is slowly dried on raised beds. A traditional Kenyan process that creates remarkable clarity, vibrant acidity, and an unforgettable cup profile. Details Free UK Tracked 48 delivery on orders over £30. Please see our FAQs for more information. Order before 10:00am Mon-Fri for same day dispatch We don't ship coffee more than 7 days from roast date Our CoffeeWe source speciality grade coffee that is fully traceable and ethically sourced, working with producers and importers who share our values. Read more about our ethics. StorageAll our coffee beans are roasted fresh and are best consumed within within 6 weeks of roast date. Reseal the bag after opening and store at ambient temperature away from direct sunlight. Giving backAs a Certified B Corporation, we support charities and organisations that share our values, allowing both you and us to create a positive social and environmental impact with every purchase, all year round.

£16.90 / 250g£6.76/100g
Kenya | Nyota AB
Hundred House Coffee
Region Central Highlands
Process Washed
Variety SL-28, Ruiru 11, Baitan
Altitude 1,500 - 2,000 MASL

ALTITUDE : 1,500 - 2,000 MASL VARIETAL : SL-28, Ruiru 11, Baitan PROCESS : Washed REGION: Central Highlands Nyota, meaning “star” in Swahili, celebrates the classic coffee profile of Kenya’s Central Highlands. Rather than coming from a single farm, Nyota is a regional selection bringing together coffees grown by smallholder farmers working through cooperatives across some of Kenya’s highest-altitude coffee-growing areas.The coffee is processed using Kenya’s traditional washed method. Ripe cherries are pulped before undergoing controlled fermentation, followed by thorough washing to remove the remaining mucilage. This careful process contributes to the clarity, structure and consistency for which coffees from the region are known.Following processing, the coffee is prepared at the dry mill, where beans are carefully graded and screen-sized. Nyota is selected to the AB grade, creating a consistent lot while retaining the distinctive character of the Central Highlands.The result is a coffee rooted in one of the world’s most celebrated growing regions, bringing together the work of many small producers in a profile that is unmistakably Kenyan.

£11.00 / 227g£4.85/100g
Kenya - Kii AA
Moonroast
BlackcurrantBlack Cherry
Region Kirinyaga
Producer Kii AA
Process Washed
Roast Medium Light
Variety SL-28, SL-34
Altitude 1700 -1900 masl
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Origin Kenya Producer Kii AA Region Kirinyaga Altitude 1700 -1900 masl Varieties SL28 & SL34 Processing Washed Roast Profile Medium light Taste Notes: Blackcurrant / Black Cherry / Raspberry Perched on the fertile southern foothills of Mount Kenya, the Kii factory thrives in rich volcanic soils, perfect for growing exceptional coffee. Local farmers cultivate small plots of about half an acre, with roughly 250 trees each, carefully selecting cherries and bringing them to the factory for meticulous processing. The result is Kii Kirinyaga , a classic Kenyan coffee bursting with bright, juicy fruit notes, layered with floral aromatics. Its vibrant acidity is beautifully balanced by a full, satisfying body, making it a standout cup that reflects both the land and the care of the people who grow it. V60: Dose: 18g Yield: 250ml 97C Time: 2:30 - 3:00 Also works well with: Aeropress & French Press

£15.10 / 225g£6.71/100g
Gathiruini
Origin Coffee Roasters
PeachCranberryCaramel
Region Githunguri, Kiambu County
Producer Komothai Farmers Cooperative Society
Process Washed
Variety SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru11, Batian
Altitude 1,600-1,700 masl

Formed when a coffee cherry develops a single seed rather than two, peaberry beans have become celebrated for their complexity and depth of flavour. This lot from Kenya is softly fruity and smooth drinking.

£13.75 / 250g£5.50/100g
Pathfinder
Origin Coffee Roasters
BlueberryLemonMarzipan
Region Murang’a County
Producer Various Smallholders
Process Washed
Variety SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru11, Batian
Altitude 1,800 masl

A seasonal espresso from Burundi's Muyinga District, built around washed Red Bourbon from Prosper Merimee. Orange, raspberry, and ginger notes make it bright, expressive, and lively in the cup.

£12.95 / 250g£5.18/100g
Kenya Iyego PB Nº 362
Rave Coffee
BlackberryIntense Molasses
Process Washed
BrewFilter

The peaberry grade is a sweet, small and round bean (unlike other beans, which have one flat edge). Once considered a less desirable grade, it is now famed for its rich, characterful flavour. Roasted to a medium-dark level, this coffee is a great expression of Kenyan coffee. Expect fruit notes of raspberry & blackberry, intense molasses and hint of high quality cocoa.

£10.01 / 250g£4.00/100g
Nº 357 Kenya Sasini
Rave Coffee
BlackcurrantLemonHoney
Process Washed
Altitude 1830m

It is common to roast Kenyan coffees extremely lightly, to highlight the dominant acidity. But in the case of the Sasini, we were impressed with its intense honey sweetness, and so developed the natural sugars a little further with a longer roast time, and higher temperature. This has resulted in a complex sweetness with subtle florals, black forest fruits and a hint of cocoa on the finish.

£9.95 / 250g£3.98/100g
Ruera AB
Round Hill Roastery
Region Kiambu
Process Washed
Variety SL-34, SL-28, Ruiru-11, Batian
Altitude 1577 masl

Ruera Estate lies in Juja Sub County, Kiambu County, on gentle rolling hills at 1577 masl. The 190 hectare estate cultivates Kenya’s renowned SL28 and SL34 varietals, alongside the newer, disease-resistant Batian and Ruiru 11. Unlike many Kenyan coffees, which come from hundreds of smallholders and cooperative stations, Ruera is a single estate operated by Coffee Management Services (CMS). Coffee is grown, harvested and processed by a single team, allowing quality to be monitored across every stage of production. The estate employs over 300 local residents each day, with around 30% living on site.

£16.00 / 250g£6.40/100g
Chepsangor
Square Mile Coffee Roasters
BlackcurrantRhubarbSyrupy
Producer Rosebella Langat and Neighbouring Farmers
Process Washed
Roast Medium
Variety SL-28, Ruiru 11, Batian

A favourite from Kenya, elegantly juicy Chepsangor returns, and it’s as tasty as ever! Processed using a bespoke 48-hour dry fermentation, this washed lot sings with syrupy blackcurrant and rhubarb notes.

£25.75 / 350g£7.36/100g
Kamavindi • Natural • SL-28 • Kenya
Taith Coffee
PlumRed GrapesRed Wine
Producer Kamavindi Coffee Lab
Process Natural
Roast Light
Variety SL-28
Altitude 1650-1750 MASL

Producer - Kamavindi Coffee Lab Origin - Keya Process - Natural Varietal - SL-28 Altitude - 1650-1750 MASL Flavour Notes - Plum, Red Grapes, Red Wine Best for: All Rounder roast level: Light Farm Kamavindi Coffee Lab is a specialty coffee estate and processing center located in the highlands of Embu County, near the slopes of Mount Kenya. The farm is managed by producer Peter Mbature and his family and has developed a strong reputation for producing high-quality Kenyan coffees, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. During the visit this year, the team had the opportunity to meet the people behind Kamavindi Coffee Lab, explore the processing facilities, and gain a deeper understanding of their approach to coffee production. The visit also marked the beginning of a direct relationship, and the team is now proud to source coffee directly from the estate. process Kamavindi works with traditional Kenyan varieties such as SL28 and SL34, combining them with experimental processing methods including natural and anaerobic fermentations. Their approach balances precision with creativity, resulting in coffees that are clean yet expressive. The coffees often display vibrant and complex profiles, with notes of red berries, stone fruits, red wine, and panela-like sweetness. They are particularly appreciated for their juicy acidity, elegant structure, and layered fruit complexity. Through close collaboration and direct sourcing, the team aims to showcase the unique character of Kamavindi’s coffees and the dedication behind every harvest.

£16.00 / 200g£8.00/100g

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