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Nyeri (Kenya) landscape
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Kenya · Nyeri

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Kenya · Africa · Growing region

ニエリ

Nyeri spreads across the central highlands at the foot of Mount Kenya.

Altitude 1,5002,100 mwashed
§ 01Key Figures

Key figures

Altitude
1,5002,100m
MASL
Process
washed
main process
Body · Acidity
Balanced · High
Medium · High
Country rank
World No. 17
Kenya (production · Kenya)
§ 02Overview

Overview

Nyeri spreads across the central highlands at the foot of Mount Kenya.

Iron-rich red soil, the SL28 and SL34 varieties, and Kenya’s double-fermentation washed process combine to create vivid berry character — blackcurrant and raspberry — with powerful acidity.

§ 03Highlights

Highlights

Location
Nyeri county, central Kenya (Mt. Kenya foothills)
Main varieties
SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian
Altitude
1,500–2,100 m
Processing
Washed (Kenyan double fermentation)
Cup character
Blackcurrant, raspberry, floral, juicy
§ 04Deep Read

About this region

i.Red soil and the SL varieties

Iron-bearing red soils descended from Mount Kenya, paired with SL28 and SL34 — varieties selected in Kenya — form the foundation of a dense berry character with few equals anywhere in the world.

ii.The Kenyan washed process

Factories (wet mills) run a double-fermentation wash that draws out clean, complex acidity. Trading through auctions, graded by quality, is another hallmark of Kenya.

§ 05Flavor Profile

Flavor profile

BodyBalanced · Medium
AcidityHigh · High
SweetnessLight

Nyeri cups show Balanced body with High acidity and a カシス, Raspberry finish — sweetness rises as it cools.

カシスRaspberryFloralJuicy
FloralFruityAcidityChocolateNuttySpiceBodySweetness
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide

Brewing guide

Country-level guide
Paper drip
pourover
Temp
94°C
Ratio
1:16
Time
3 min
Grind
Medium-fine

Hot water makes the vivid blackcurrant-like acidity pop. Use slightly more water.

AeroPress
aeropress
Temp
88°C
Ratio
1:12
Time
1 min 30 sec
Grind
Medium

Concentrates the citrus and berry flavors in a short brew. Dilute to taste afterward.

§ 07Where to Buy

Find Nyeri coffee

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§ 08Siblings

Other regions of Kenya

§ 09Kindred Regions

Regions with a similar taste