Kenya Coffee | Single-Origin African Coffee Beans – Wags & Whiskers Coffee Co.

Africa's Most Celebrated Cup.

There are coffees that are good. There are coffees that are great. And then there is Kenyan coffee — a category unto itself. Grown on the volcanic red soils of the Central Highlands, processed with obsessive precision, and graded by one of the most rigorous quality systems in the world, Kenya consistently produces some of the most complex, vibrant, and sought-after coffees on the planet. This one, from the legendary Othaya region of Nyeri County, is among the finest.

Bright. Effervescent. Unmistakably Kenya.

What's Inside

• Four Heritage & High-Performance Varieties:
  • SL28 — the crown jewel of Kenyan coffee; developed by Scott Laboratories in the 1930s, SL28 is celebrated worldwide for its extraordinary cup quality — the variety responsible for Kenya's signature blackcurrant, citrus, and wine-like complexity. Drought-tolerant and low-yielding, it produces beans of exceptional density and flavor concentration.
  • SL34 — SL28's close sibling and equally prized companion; slightly more productive and adapted to higher rainfall, SL34 contributes a full body, bright acidity, and the same complex fruit character that defines world-class Kenyan coffee
  • Ruiru 11 — a disease-resistant hybrid developed by the Coffee Research Institute of Kenya; adds consistency, yield reliability, and a clean, balanced cup that provides the structural backbone for the blend
  • Batian — Kenya's newest high-performance variety, named after the highest peak of Mount Kenya; disease-resistant, high-yielding, and cup-quality focused, Batian adds brightness and a clean, lively acidity that complements the SL varieties beautifully
• Fully Washed Processing — coffee cherries are pulped, fermented in water tanks for 24–72 hours to break down the mucilage, then washed clean in fresh water channels — a meticulous process that produces the crystal-clear, vibrant acidity and clean fruit character that Kenyan coffee is famous for
• Dried on Raised Beds — after washing, the beans are spread on elevated wire mesh beds and dried slowly in the open air for 2–4 weeks, allowing even airflow around every bean for a consistent, clean dry that preserves the coffee's delicate fruit and floral notes

Origin Details

• 🌍 Region: Othaya, Nyeri County — one of Kenya's most celebrated coffee-growing regions, nestled between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range in the Central Highlands. Nyeri is to Kenyan coffee what Burgundy is to French wine — the benchmark of excellence.
• ⛰️ Altitude: 1,700–1,890 meters above sea level — the extreme elevation slows cherry development dramatically, concentrating natural sugars and acids to produce the intense, complex flavor profile Kenya is famous for
• 🪨 Soil: Volcanic red clay — the iron-rich, well-draining volcanic soils of the Central Highlands deliver exceptional mineral complexity and contribute to the wine-like depth that defines great Nyeri coffee
• 💧 Process: Fully Washed & Raised Bed Dried — the gold standard of processing for clarity, cleanliness, and vibrant fruit expression

Tasting Profile

• 🍊 Bright Citrus — Orange & Lemon — vivid, juicy, and intensely refreshing; the hallmark of high-altitude Nyeri coffee
• 🌸 Floral Complexity — jasmine, bergamot, and black tea florals that lift every sip and add an almost wine-like elegance
• 🫐 Blackcurrant & Berry — the SL28 signature; a deep, wine-like fruit note that adds richness and complexity beneath the bright citrus
• ✨ Effervescent, Sparkling Acidity — lively and vibrant, like the finest sparkling water — the acidity that makes Kenyan coffee unlike anything else in the world
• 🌊 Medium Body, Clean Finish — bright and precise, with a long, fruit-forward finish that evolves beautifully as the cup cools

Roast & Brew

• Roast Level: Medium
• Best For: Pour-over, Chemex, AeroPress — brewing methods that highlight clarity and acidity; also exceptional as a cold brew where the fruit notes become even more pronounced
• Pro Tip: Let the cup cool slightly before drinking — Kenyan coffee reveals its most complex fruit and floral notes at 140–150°F, not scalding hot

Available in Whole Bean, Coarse, Standard, and Espresso Grind — in 12oz, 1 LB, 2 LB, and 5 LB sizes. From the volcanic highlands of Nyeri to your cup — Africa's finest, delivered.