Variety

SL28

Kenya's drought-tough star — blackcurrant and structured acidity.

Thrives at
1,500–2,100 m
Grown in
4 origins

Selected by Scott Agricultural Laboratories in Kenya in the 1930s for drought tolerance and cup quality, SL28 became the backbone of the country's reputation. It is deep-rooted and hardy, capable of surviving decades, and gives an unmistakable cup: blackcurrant and dark berry over a bright, structured, phosphoric acidity. Wherever you taste cassis in coffee, SL28 — or its sibling SL34 — is usually nearby.

Coffeesof SL28

6
Volcan Azul — Washed SL28

Volcan Azul — Washed SL28

VarietySL28
ProcessWashed
RoastLight
April$25.63
Cassis (New Harvest)

Cassis (New Harvest)

ProcessWashed
RoastLight
DAK$19.33
Currant Mood

Currant Mood

ProcessWashed
RoastLight
DAK$19.33
Ruarai AA Washed
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Ruarai AA Washed

ProcessWashed
RoastLight
Ethica$18.15
Nyeri Kiangai

Nyeri Kiangai

VarietySL28SL34
ProcessWashed
RoastLight
Glitch$16.00
Nyeri Maguta “JASPER”

Nyeri Maguta “JASPER”

VarietySL28SL34
ProcessNatural
RoastLight
Glitch$26.00
Lineage

Selected from a drought-resistant population in the Bourbon–Typica lineage; a cornerstone of Kenyan coffee.