Kenya | Nyota AB

ALTITUDE : 1,500 - 2,000 MASL

VARIETAL : SL-28, Ruiru 11, Baitan

PROCESS : Washed

REGION: Central Highlands

Nyota, meaning “star” in Swahili, celebrates the classic coffee profile of Kenya’s Central Highlands. Rather than coming from a single farm, Nyota is a regional selection bringing together coffees grown by smallholder farmers working through cooperatives across some of Kenya’s highest-altitude coffee-growing areas.The coffee is processed using Kenya’s traditional washed method. Ripe cherries are pulped before undergoing controlled fermentation, followed by thorough washing to remove the remaining mucilage. This careful process contributes to the clarity, structure and consistency for which coffees from the region are known.Following processing, the coffee is prepared at the dry mill, where beans are carefully graded and screen-sized. Nyota is selected to the AB grade, creating a consistent lot while retaining the distinctive character of the Central Highlands.The result is a coffee rooted in one of the world’s most celebrated growing regions, bringing together the work of many small producers in a profile that is unmistakably Kenyan.

Sourced from the Central Highlands of Kenya, the Nyota AB is a classic expression of the region’s high-elevation coffee production. Cultivated between 1500 and 2000 masl, this lot features the SL-28 varietal, a plant celebrated for its resilience and distinct profile. As is standard for the region, this coffee undergoes a washed process, a method typically employed to highlight the inherent acidity and clean, vibrant clarity that Kenyan coffees are known for globally.

Roasted by Hundred House Coffee, this selection offers a focused look at the terroir of the Central Highlands. When evaluating the nuances of such a specific origin, it is helpful to consult the flavor wheel to better identify the complex, bright characteristics often found in high-altitude washed lots. This entry serves as a testament to the meticulous agricultural practices maintained by producers in this renowned coffee-growing landscape.