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

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Kamavindi — Washed SL28 & SL34 (AA)

Kamavindi — Washed SL28 & SL34 (AA)

VarietySL28SL34
ProcessWashed
RoastLight
April$29.36
Volcan Azul — Washed SL28

Volcan Azul — Washed SL28

VarietySL28
ProcessWashed
RoastLight
April$25.96
Plum Butter

Plum Butter

VarietySL14SL28
ProcessNatural
RoastLight
DAK$18.48
Rhubarb Fizz

Rhubarb Fizz

ProcessWashed
RoastLight
DAK$19.02
Kirinyaga Kiamugumo PB

Kirinyaga Kiamugumo PB

ProcessWashed
RoastLight
Ethica$18.19
Ruarai AA Washed
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Ruarai AA Washed

ProcessWashed
RoastLight
Ethica$18.19
Nyeri Kaharaini “TOH #3”

Nyeri Kaharaini “TOH #3”

ProcessAnaerobic
RoastLight
Glitch$31.00
Nyeri Kiangai

Nyeri Kiangai

VarietySL28SL34
ProcessWashed
RoastLight
Glitch$17.00
Gachatha AB Washed

Gachatha AB Washed

ProcessWashed
RoastMedium
Hatch$23.76
Lineage

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