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Kiamabara AA

Roasted by Yardstick Coffee

Bright Kenyan washed coffee from Nyeri with vibrant fruit and balanced structure.

Kiamabara AA — Yardstick Coffee
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pink guavared applemaple syrup sweetness

From the roaster

From the highlands of Nyeri, Kenya, Kiamabara AA demonstrates the region’s reputation for bright, structured coffees shaped by volcanic soils and high elevation. Grown by smallholder farmers and fully washed to highlight clarity, this lot brings together SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11—varieties known for their evolved quality and balanced structure. 

Vibrant pink guava, crisp red apple, and a smooth maple syrup sweetness all in the cup. With a fuller body, lively acidity, and pronounced sweetness, it’s a dynamic yet balanced filter coffee for your ideal pour-over at home.

Yardstick Coffee

Context

Kiamabara AA is a washed coffee from Kenya's Nyeri region, crafted by Yardstick Coffee. The lot showcases a blend of classic Kenyan varietals—SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11—varieties prized for their balance and distinctive character. Washed processing emphasizes clarity and brightness, and this coffee expresses that profile through vivid fruit notes: pink guava and red apple complement a smooth maple syrup sweetness. The AA grading indicates careful sorting and bean size selection. This profile typifies what makes Kenyan coffees compelling—a bright acidity paired with stone fruit and berry character, here anchored by subtle sweetness.

Buy — $1050 from Yardstick Coffee

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kiamabara AA grown?

Kiamabara AA, roasted by Yardstick Coffee, is sourced from Nyeri, Kenya.

What does Kiamabara AA taste like?

Expect tasting notes of pink guava, red apple, and maple syrup sweetness.

How is Kiamabara AA processed?

Kiamabara AA uses the Washed process.

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