Kenya • Muiri Estate (Organic)
Estate/Producer: Muiri Estate (Muigai family)
Region: Kiambu County, near Nairobi, Kenya (volcanic highlands)
Elevation: ⛰️~1,537–1,950 masl (≈5,040–6,400 ft) — most lots fall between 1,537–1,550
masl, some as high as 1,950 m.
Varieties: 🌱SL28, SL34, K7, Ruiru 11, Bourbon (lot-dependent)
Process: 💧 Fully washed; typically dried on raised beds / sun-dried at on-site wet mill.
Certifications:
• 100% USDA Organic (certified since ~2008)
Tasting Notes:
🍒 Black cherry, plum, strawberry-like acidity — vibrant and fruity
• 🍯 Honey, citrus (grapefruit, lemon rind), chocolate-toned body with floral
complexity
• 🍷Wine-like acidity, elegant and balanced, silky mouthfeel with a clean, nuanced
finish o Described as “balanced and complex” with floral qualities and strawberry-wine
acidity. o Other profiles note “lemon rind, sweet tea, plum”
o A review highlight: “orange blossom, boysenberry, molasses” Specialty Coffee

What Makes It Special
Organic trailblazer: One of Kenya’s very few certified organic estates—Muiri has
held its certification since around 2008.
• Heritage estate: Established in 1976, spanning ~400 acres, with its own wet mill, dam,
and on-site infrastructure for sustainable operations.
• Rare variety mix: Grown from top-tier cultivars (SL28, SL34) plus disease-resistant
Ruiru 11 and K7—offering complexity, nuance, and resilience.
• High-altitude terroir: Grown on fertile volcanic soils at over 1,500 m → slow cherry
ripening for brightness and depth.
• Lauded for awards and quality:
• Finalist in the Good Food Awards 2021; praised for “black cherry, grapefruit, allspice,
effervescent like champagne”.
Brew Uses
Ideal for showcasing in filter brews where its floral, winey acidity and fruit complexity shine.
Also works stunningly as a single-origin espresso, offering vibrant clarity and balanced
sweetness.