- classic espresso -

Mugaga Cooperaptive

Kiamabara Factory

SL28 - Washed, Classic Espresso Profile

Kenya

The Signature Roast Roasted with our bespoke espresso profile, this lot remains a true light roast while delivering a remarkably rich, syrupy body. It is designed to extract beautifully, offering a tactile, heavy mouthfeel without sacrificing the vibrant clarity of the origin.

The Modern Kenyan Profile If our Gititu lot represents the beloved, old-school Kenyan profile—deep with black currant and robust red wine vibes—Kiamabara is its brilliant, modern counterpart. This coffee perfectly encapsulates the bright, tropical energy we seek in contemporary Kenyan harvests. It is packed with exotic fruit vibrancy, all anchored by an underlying, profound sweetness that creates an impeccably balanced shot.

The Tasting Experience Expect a highly aromatic and fruit-forward espresso:

• The Opening: Elegantly perfumed Passionfruit.

• The Heart: Lush, tropical Guava.

• The Finish: A lingering, clean sweetness of Honeydew Melon.

Brewer’s Note: While distinctly modern and tropical, the exceptional sweetness of Kiamabara ensures it holds its structure perfectly as a straight espresso, while also melting beautifully into milk for a vibrant cortado or flat white.

Our tasting notes: 

• passionfruit, guava, melon

Area: Nyeri, Kenya

Altitude: 1600masl

Varietal: SL28

Process: washed

Degassing: 30-50days post roast

Recommended ratio: 1:2 (18:36)