Kenya / Rianjagi

More than 2,500 smallholder farmers make up the Rianjagi Cooperative Society, bringing us this Washed Kenya. The Rianjagi Coffee Factory is located in Embu on the eastern slopes of Mt. Kenya, near Kirinyaga and Nyeri, two of Kenya’s best-known coffee regions. The co-op is made up mostly of women, who are largely responsible for maintaining the region’s high-quality coffees.

While coffee and tea are the region's primary cash crops, farmers also grow bananas, beans, potatoes, avocados, macadamia, and mango trees to increase food and income security. These additional crops provide natural shade for the coffee and preserve biodiversity.

Coffee Profile

Flavor Notes:

Peach / Honeysuckle / Milk Chocolate

Producer:

2,500+ Smallholders

Region:

Ngandori East, Mutunduri, Embu County

Variety:

SL28 + SL34

Process:

Washed

Coffee Bio

The coop cultivates the renowned SL28 and SL34 varieties. The SL28 in particular was developed in the 1930s and is one of Kenya’s most celebrated coffees. It is more susceptible to disease, but the extra care is worth it to produce the high-quality, juicy, and vibrant flavors the SL28 is known for.

We hope you enjoy this sweet and floral cup, all the way from the volcanic soils of Embu!

Sourced from the Ngandori East region of Embu County, this Kenya / Rianjagi lot represents the collective efforts of over 2,500 smallholder farmers. The coffee is processed using the washed method, a technique often employed in the region to highlight the inherent acidity and clean profile of the bean. This specific offering features the SL28 varietal, a plant celebrated for its resilience and its ability to produce complex, vibrant cups.

Roasted by Spyhouse Coffee, this selection showcases the distinct terroir of Kenya · Ngandori East, Mutunduri, Embu County. While washed coffees are generally recognized for their bright, crisp clarity, this particular profile balances those characteristics with notes of peach, honeysuckle, and milk chocolate. For those looking to better understand the nuances of these descriptors, consulting a flavor wheel can be a helpful tool in identifying the subtle interplay between the fruit-forward acidity and the underlying sweetness found in this cup.