Ilse Coffee

Kenya | Kivanga AA

From Kivanga Estate in Embu County, Kenya, at 1,750 MASL, this washed lot showcases only SL-28 and SL-34 varieties—a deliberate single-varietal separation that sets it apart. Morris Njagi operates his own wet mill, controlling every step from cherry selection through fermentation and 14–21 day drying. The cup is ripe and expansive: blackberry and cranberry notes sit atop sticky sweetness with juicy acidity and hints of lemonade. This is a rare single-estate Kenyan from Ilse, and the careful fermentation protocol and varietal purity make it compelling.