Kuria | Kenya

Bright and juicy, this anaerobic natural coffee from Kuria in Migori County, Kenya is packed with character. Expect a clean cup with notes of fizzy pineapple and honey. It has a sweet and well rounded body, with the anaerobic processing enhancing its rich fruit forward complexity. This lot is the result of collaboration between Misadhi Coffee, Lot 20 and Omwani Coffee Co, each playing a key role in bringing this unique coffee to life.

This lot was produced by Misadhi Coffee, who operate within the regions of Kisii, Homa Bay, Migori, and Nyamira. Misadhi work with over 2000 farmers, providing them with training on modern farming techniques, quality coffee seedlings and assistance from a certified agronomist. All cherries are collected in buying centres across the ward by a buying centre manager, where they are gathered and eventually sent off for delivery at Misadhi’s processing facilities in Rongo, Migori. Lot 20 have set up buying stations close to washing stations to make it easier for the farmers to deliver cherry. This lot is a blend of SL28, SL34, Batian, and Ruiru 11 varietals, grown between 1400–1600 masl.

Once collected, the cherries are then floated and sorted before being sealed in fermentation tanks with lager yeast and left to co ferment anaerobically for four days. The tanks are regularly agitated to ensure uniformity and maximise flavour development. Fermenting without oxygen enhances the naturally present yeasts on the cherry. This co ferment processing method creates the perfect environment for flavourful microbes to flourish. Once fermented, the cherries are dried on raised beds, slowly brought to a stable moisture content before being vacuum-packed and prepared for exported.

Lot 20 is at the forefront of innovation in Kenyan coffee, challenging the idea of a singular Kenyan profile. Founded by Sidney Kibet, they focus on experimental processing, transparency and community development. Working in collaboration, Misadhi Coffee and Lot 20 ensure traceability and quality whilst expanding their coffee processing capabilities. Sourced through our importing partner Omwani, this coffee is a shining example of collaborative sourcing, thoughtful fermentation, regional expression and strong producer partnerships.