Kenya | Chania Estate | SL-28 & SL-34 | Natural | Filter | 250g

Origin

• 🇰🇪 Kenya· Kiambu

Tasting notes

Character

• Funky
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Region: Thika, Kiambu Elevation: 1500 masl About:  Chania Estate was established in 1926 by Allen Harries, Boyce’s great-great-grandfather. Allen relocated to Kenya from South Africa and embarked on a two-day journey from Nairobi to the land that would eventually evolve into Thika. Today, Chania Estate boasts an array of coffee varieties, among them the exceedingly scarce SL-14. It stands as one of the few estates cultivating both high-scoring naturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. and anaerobicAnaerobic fermentationCherries or depulped seeds ferment in sealed, oxygen-free tanks. Produces intense, unusual flavors — cinnamon, bubblegum, boozy fruit — that divide opinion. lots, a testament to Boyce’s continued innovation. Beyond its accolades in coffee craftsmanship, the Harries family embarked on a venture that echoes their commitment to the community. They co-founded the Wabeni Technical Institute, an institution opening doors for local youth to immerse themselves in the realms of technical proficiency and artisanal trades. This harmonious marriage of coffee excellence and societal empowerment defines the essence of Chania Estate, resonating far beyond its picturesque landscapes.