Datura - Kamavindi - Theri SL28, SL34 AA - 200g

This is our first year working with the Mbature family, who run Kamavindi Estate. A third-generation family operation, they have established themselves as one of the most detail-driven producers in Kenya, with a long-standing focus on precision in processing. We secured two lots this season through their operation, sourced from the Murang’a region. The Mbature family maintains a close involvement throughout, bringing a high level of consistency and intent to the coffees they handle. Kenyan coffees are classified by size. AA beans are the largest size. AA grade coffees are those that are 17/18 screen size, meaning that they are larger than 7.2 millimeters. SL28 and SL34 are varieties released by Scott Agricultural Laboratories in Kenya in the 1930s–1940s. They became widely adopted due to their deep root systems, allowing them to access water efficiently and grow without irrigation. They also offered higher yields than earlier Bourbon types and some level of disease tolerance. Today, they are less widely cultivated due to their susceptibility to diseases such as coffee leaf rust and their need for specific growing conditions.