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Swara AB Whole Bean
Swara AB Whole Bean with tasting notes
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Swara AB Single Origin Espresso

SINGLE ORIGIN - KENYA

  • Roast Level

    4

    10

    Light roast
  • Origins
    KENYA

Behind the cup

Juicy notes of papaya and guava burst in the first sip of this Kenya Swara AB, mellowed by a sweetness reminiscent of raw honey.

 

Each coffee is roasted to order. Orders ship in 1-2 business days.

 

Story

picking coffee cherries from a tree

This is our first year purchasing Swara, but not our first coffee milled at Kahawa Bora, the mill just outside of Nairobi. Farmers across Kenya contribute to this blend, as most farms are too small to produce enough coffee – the average farm size is .5 to 2 hectares. The mill provides crucial services for the farmers and cooperatives, like offering agricultural extension work to improve their crops' health and ensure the best possible quality. Thanks to the mill, small estate owners can receive larger payouts for their high-quality production and link their name to their coffees for consumers to help foster relationships with roasters and customers alike. 

This blend, Swara (Swahili for gazelle), is composed primarily of SL28, SL32 and Ruiru-11 from small estates and cooperatives throughout Western and Central Kenya. These producers work with Sucafina’s sister company in Thika, Kenya.

Producer

Various Producers working with KENYACOF

Cultivar

Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34

Processing Method

Washed

Elevation

1400 - 2000 Meters

Producer

Coffee producers have their own methods that can make coffee special. We will always highlight our producers, cooperatives, and washing stations to provide farmlevel traceability.

Cultivar

Each cultivar has its own flavor profile. Not only is the taste different, but the actual coffee plant is different. Even the shape of the bean will vary between cultivars.

Processing Method

Coffee processing is crucial to the taste in the cup. Processing is done by the producer during the drying process. Most of our coffees are washed, but we always call out natural, honey, and experimental processes.

Elevation

Most of our coffees come from high elevation farms. Different cultivars thrive under different environmental factors. The elevation is a huge part of how well certain coffees will grow.

Brewing Suggestions

You can enjoy our Single Origin Espresso coffees with any brewing method you prefer. You’ll still experience all the nuances, but these coffees really shine when pulled as espresso.

Verve's Coffee Department

Espresso

  • Coffee 19.6-20g in
  • Grind Fine
  • Water 29-32g out
  • Ratio N/A
  • Time 23-26 sec

French Press

  • Coffee 40 g
  • Grind Med/Coarse
  • Water 600 g
  • Ratio 1:15
  • Time 6:00

Aeropress

  • Coffee 15 g
  • Grind Med/Fine
  • Water 210 g
  • Ratio 1:14
  • Time 3:00