Nguguini PB

Notes:
Blackcurrant / Chamomile / Tamarillo

Nguguini PB "n-goo-goo-ee-nee" is a vibrant and elegant Kenyan coffee with plenty of juicy fruit character. Expect rich blackcurrant sweetness alongside delicate chamomile and bright, tangy tamarillo, creating a complex cup with a lively acidity and clean, lingering finish. As a washed coffee, it has a crisp, refined character that lets the fruit and floral notes really shine.

Grown at over 1,600 metres above sea level in Kirinyaga County, this exceptional Peaberry lot comes from the Nguguini Factory, part of the Kibirigwa Cooperative Society. The region is renowned for producing some of Kenya’s most expressive coffees, with its high elevations and rich growing conditions helping develop the vibrant acidity and concentrated fruit character found in the cup.

Peaberry coffees are made up of naturally occurring single, rounded beans rather than the usual two-sided coffee seed. These dense beans are often prized for their concentrated flavour, making this a particularly distinctive expression of Kenyan coffee.

Varietal:

SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian

Process:

Washed

Altitude:

1600+ Masl

Sourced from the Nguguini Factory in Kirinyaga County, this Nguguini PB represents the distinct profile often associated with Kenyan production. The coffee features the SL28 varietal, a plant selection historically celebrated for its complex acidity and vibrant character. By utilizing a washed process, the producers emphasize the clarity of the bean, allowing the inherent qualities of the terroir to remain at the forefront of the cup.

Roasted by Coaltown Coffee, this lot highlights the specific nuances of the region, presenting a profile defined by blackcurrant, chamomile, and tamarillo. While individual experiences may vary, those exploring these specific descriptors can reference the flavor wheel to better understand how these bright, fruit-forward notes interact. This selection serves as a focused example of how traditional processing and high-quality varietals combine to create the signature Kenyan cup profile.