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Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). The Republic of Kenya is located in eastern Africa, with the equator passing through its central region and the Great Rift Valley running from north to south. It borders Somalia to the east, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and Ethiopia and South Sudan to the north, while its southeast is bordered by the Indian Ocean.

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Kenya: The Origin of Exceptional Coffee

The Republic of Kenya is located in eastern Africa, with the equator running through its center and the Great Rift Valley stretching from north to south. It borders Somalia to the east, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and Ethiopia and South Sudan to the north, while its southeast faces the Indian Ocean.

Although northern Kenya borders Ethiopia, coffee cultivation began quite late there, not starting until the late 19th century. Furthermore, the coffee varieties, bean appearance, and flavor profiles are distinctly different from those of Ethiopia.

However, despite this, due to its unique growing environment and special processing methods, Kenyan coffee holds an unshakable position in the specialty coffee world.

Today's Featured Estate: Windrush

Today's protagonist is an estate with a century-long history - Windrush Estate.

Windrush Estate

Windrush Estate is located in Kiambu County, Kenya.

The estate was established in 1902 by a British colonist and is Kenya's only estate specializing in cultivating the classic SL28 & SL34 varieties. It is also one of Kenya's oldest estates.

The estate employs special water conservation techniques and bluegrass cultivation to prevent soil erosion, enabling it to thrive year after year.

Initially, the estate raised cattle, but in 1930, it planted its first coffee trees. In 1971, Gatatha Farmers Company acquired ownership of the estate, which consists of 300 local residents and established a board of directors and a manager to oversee the property.

The estate sits on 500 hectares of rich mineral land dedicated to coffee and tea cultivation, along with modest subsistence farming of dairy cows. Meanwhile, the estate grows Gravillier and Eucalyptus trees to provide shade for the coffee trees during the afternoon sun.

Coffee Bean Information

Origin: Africa · Kenya · Kiambu

Processing Method: Double Washed Fermentation

Variety: SL28 & SL34

Altitude: 1500-1600 meters

Soil: Red volcanic soil

Acidity: Medium | Body: Medium

Description: Juicy and refreshing acidity with flavors of red currant and plum

Brewing Guide

This is a very versatile coffee bean that performs well with various brewing methods, each capable of beautifully presenting this bean's character.

1. Classic Pour Over (Iced)

30g coffee, ground at Ditting setting 5, 220g ice in the server, 200g brewing water.

Description: Red fruits, clean and bright acidity, caramel sweetness, smooth texture.

2. Six-Cup Chemex (Iced)

45g coffee, wet the filter paper then remove it. Use a small amount of ice to cool the bottom of the brewer, discard the cooling ice, add 380g ice, insert the filter paper, add coffee grounds, 90g water for bloom (count 32s from the start of pour), second pour to 260g, wait 30s, third pour to 340g, total time 2min cut. Shake the Chemex before serving.

Description: Bright and clean acidity, red fruits, plum, smooth texture, long aftertaste.

3. Japanese Style Matsuya (Iced)

30g coffee ground at Ditting setting 6, water temperature 91°C. Don't wet the filter paper. After adding coffee grounds, pour 75g water in a fine circular stream, cover with lid after pouring (as shown, can use grounds catcher instead of lid), time bloom for 3min, pour remaining 75g water in fine circular stream, add 50g hot water to dilute after extraction completes, pour into cup pre-filled with 220g ice to enjoy.

Description: Soft and clean acidity, mature red fruits, noticeable sweetness, smooth texture, persistent aftertaste.

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