The Tale of Two Mountains: Mt. Elgon vs. Kirinyaga
Two volcanic giants, two entirely different flavor identities. One wild and earthy with stone-fruit depth, one elegant and bright with phosphoric acidity. A benchmark comparison for specialty buyers sourcing from Kenya.
Mt. Elgon Coffee Estate — Anaerobic Lots
Award-winning anaerobic lots from the volcanic slopes of Mt. Elgon at 2,000 MASL. Sealed-tank CO₂ fermentation producing complex wine-like and tropical fruit cups. AFCA 2026 winner. SCA 88.2.
Kirinyaga Gakuyu-ini Society — Kiangai
Cooperative-driven excellence from the southern slopes of Mt. Kenya. Triple-sort Washed AA from the Kiangai grower, code XAD007. Varieties SL28/SL34/Ruiru11/Batian at 1,600–1,800 MASL. Vibrant blackcurrant, wine acidity. SCA 86+.
Nyeri — Karindundu Washed AA
Crisp, jammy, hibiscus and pomegranate. Washed AA from Nyeri county at 1,700–1,850 MASL. Grower: Karindundu, code XAC013F02. Varieties SL28/SL34/Ruiru11/Batian. Triple-sorted at origin. Season 2025/26.