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The Story and Legend of Kenya Trier Region TOP Pearl Round Bean PB Premium Coffee Beans

Published: 2026-01-28 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

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SL28: A Kenyan Coffee Legacy

In the early 20th century, French and British missionaries and researchers screened and cultivated bourbon varieties in Kenya, creating direct descendants of the bourbon lineage. Over the past century, these varieties have adapted to Kenya's high-concentration phosphate soil, nurturing the special acidic aroma spirits unique to Kenyan beans, distinguishing them from Central and South American bourbon varieties.

This native Kenyan variety was created in 1930 by Scott Laboratories, abbreviated as SL. Agronomists sought to find a bourbon variety resistant to diseases and pests with high yields, and through experimentation, they obtained SL28. SL28 is a genetic variant with mixed lineage including French Mission, Mocha, and Yemeni Typica. The original goal of cultivating SL28 was to mass-produce coffee beans that combined high quality with disease and pest resistance.

Although SL28's yield later did not meet expectations of mass production, its copper-colored leaves and broad bean-shaped seeds possess wonderful sweetness, balance, and complex, varied flavors, along with significant citrus and plum characteristics. This important variety introduces us to the unique Kenyan style: strong, rich fruit acidity, full body, and beautiful balance. Kenya AA is one of these varieties.

Kenya AA Pour-Over Guide

For pour-over Kenya AA: Use 15g of coffee, ground to medium-fine consistency (Fuji ghost tooth grinder setting 3.5), V60 filter cup, water temperature 91-93°C. First pour 30g of water for a 27-second bloom, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to halfway before continuing to pour slowly until reaching 225g total. Discard the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio is 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Qian Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, FrontStreet Coffee
Manufacturer Contact: 020-38364473
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Content: 227g
Packaging: Bulk coffee beans
Roast Level: Light roast

Kenya Nyeri Gaturiri Peaberry

Country: Kenya
Grade: TOP PB
Region: Nyeri
Roast Level: Light roast
Processing: Washed
Variety: SL 28, SL 34
Processing Station: Chakuni Processing Station
Flavor Notes: Dark plum, green grapes, cherry tomatoes

Kenya Nyeri Thagrini Peaberry Farm Profile

Located in East Africa, "Kenya" is one of the major coffee-producing countries, with approximately six million people nationwide engaged in the coffee industry, mostly in the form of small farmers and cooperatives. Kenyan coffee trees are mostly grown at altitudes of 1,400-2,000 meters, with growing regions including Ruiri, Thika, Kirinyaga, Mt. Kenya West, Nyeri, Kiambu, and Muranga, primarily on the foothills of Mt. Kenya and Aberdare.

Many regions in Kenya strive to preserve native forest ecosystems, protect natural gene banks, support the reproduction of wild coffee varieties, and nurture diverse coffee trees.

SL28: The Flavorful Variety

SL28 is a delicious variety suitable for cultivation in medium to high-altitude areas where leaf rust is not severe. It can yield 1.8 tons of green beans per hectare. Only when you experience the charming berry-like acidity can you truly appreciate this Kenyan national treasure.

Regional Profile

This green bean comes from the Chakuni Processing Station in Nyeri, produced by surrounding family farms. On 0.5 acres (approximately 2,023 square meters) of land, about 250 coffee trees are planted. Nyeri has historically been a classic coffee-producing region in Kenya, backed by Mount Kenya and possessing an excellent environment suitable for coffee growth. About 65% of Kenyan coffee comes from small-scale farmers, while about 35% comes from large farms.

Flavor Profile

Classic Kenyan flavor characteristics: rich, high body, caramel, blackcurrant, apple, clean, long aftertaste. Abundant tropical fruit and fresh citrus aromas, with a sweet, fresh taste as if holding preserved mangoes and plums in your mouth. At medium to low temperatures, it releases a refreshing lime aroma, like drinking iced fruit tea! Very distinctive cherry tomato flavor! Full of the passionate and bold flavors characteristic of African beans!