$25.00
*We roast on order every Mondays and Fridays. Orders will typically be sent out the following day. Orders cut off time is 9.30am on roast days. We do have surplus roasts but these are subjected to availability.
Cherry Ale
Origin: Muranga, Kenya
Altitude: 1900 masl
Variety: SL28, SL34, Ruiru11, Batian
Processing: Black Honey
Tasting notes: Black Berry Jam, Cherry Jam, Ale, Maraschino Cherry, Chocolate and
Hazelnut
This coffee comes from Murang’a County in Kenya, a renowned coffee-growing region
situated at elevations between 1,700 and 1,900 meters. The combination of red
volcanic soil and cool high-altitude climate creates an ideal environment for producing
exceptional coffee.
The Kanguya Factory is recognized for its rigorous quality control and precise post-
harvest practices. Hundreds of smallholder farmers selectively handpick ripe cherries,
which are then delivered to the factory for fermentation, washing, and careful drying
on African raised beds. These meticulous methods bring out a vibrant cup with bright
acidity, rounded sweetness, and a clean, transparent structure. Beyond processing, the factory also provides seedlings, training, and technical support to help farmers
improve quality and productivity, fostering a sustainable and prosperous coffee
community.
This special Kenya Honey Process represents an innovative twist on the traditional
washed method. Freshly picked cherries are depulped, leaving some of the mucilage
clinging to the beans. They are then slow-dried on raised beds under the sun, with
frequent hand-turning. As the mucilage dries, its natural sugars infuse into the beans,
resulting in a cup with enhanced sweetness, rich complexity, and a distinctive
character that reinterprets Kenyan coffee in a new way.
