Nyeri · Variety
SL28 in Nyeri
Nyeri is known for the pinnacle of the kenyan auction — blackcurrant-and-berry sl cups, and SL28 is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 1,700–2,100 m — SL28's preferred range is 1,400–2,100 m — and harvest runs main: october – december; fly: june – august, the window in which the variety's character is decided in the field.
SL28 brings its own agronomic personality to Nyeri: a tall, broad leaves, bronze tips plant with moderate yield potential, and disease behavior best summarized as susceptible to rust and cbd; excellent drought tolerance. Regional processing leans on washed, which shapes how the variety's raw material reaches the cup.
Tasted side by side with the same variety from other regions, Nyeri's expression stands apart: the variety contributes blackcurrant, grapefruit, tomato-vine acidity, wine-like body — the classic kenya profile, while the regional cup runs toward blackcurrant, tomato-vine savoriness, grapefruit, and dark berries; massive juicy acidity with winey depth — kenya's most intense expression. That interaction — genetics times place — is exactly what regional sourcing is about.
Key facts
| Region | Nyeri |
|---|---|
| Country | Kenya |
| Region altitude | 1,700–2,100 m |
| Variety optimal altitude | 1,400–2,100 m |
| Harvest | Main: October – December; fly: June – August |
| Species | Arabica |
| Lineage | Scott Agricultural Laboratories selection (Kenya, 1935) from Tanganyika drought-resistant stock |
| Disease resistance | Susceptible to rust and CBD; excellent drought tolerance |
| Regional cup profile | Blackcurrant, tomato-vine savoriness, grapefruit, and dark berries; massive juicy acidity with winey depth — Kenya's most intense expression. |
SL28 in Nyeri — frequently asked questions
Does SL28 grow well in Nyeri?
Yes — the region's 1,700–2,100 m range overlaps the variety's preferred 1,400–2,100 m, and local processing traditions (washed) suit its characteristics. It is one of the varieties Nyeri is known for.
What does Nyeri SL28 taste like?
Expect blackcurrant, grapefruit, tomato-vine acidity, wine-like body — the classic kenya profile, expressed through the region's typical character: blackcurrant, tomato-vine savoriness, grapefruit, and dark berries; massive juicy acidity with winey depth — kenya's most intense expression.
When is SL28 from Nyeri harvested?
The regional harvest runs main: october – december; fly: june – august; fresh lots typically reach export markets one to three months after milling.
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