Kenya - Ngurueri - AA

Ngurueri sits at 1,760m on the slopes of Mt. Kenya in Embu County, surrounded by red volcanic soil, 1,100mm annual rainfall, and temperatures of 12–26°C — ideal conditions for exceptional coffee. It serves ~1,500 smallholder farmers as part of the Murue Farmer's Cooperative Society.

Processing follows strict quality standards. Cherries are handpicked and delivered same-day, sorted, pulped, and fermented for 12–48 hours. After full washing and grading, the coffee dries on raised beds over 2–3 weeks.

Sustainability is central — wastewater pits protect local water sources, and farmers are encouraged to plant shade trees alongside coffee.

Farmer Support includes training in good agricultural practices, advances on farm inputs, and financial assistance for schools and farm improvements — ensuring both quality and community wellbeing remain at the heart of Ngurueri's mission.

Latest batch roasted: 2026-09-29

Taste profile: sweet and jammy, with notes of clementine, papaya and black currant
Process method: washed
Arabica variety: SL 28, SL 34, Batian and Ruiru 11
Altitude: 1760 masl
Harvested: December 2024
Green coffee importer: Cafe Imports