Yara

Kenya - Yara — Espresso Roast Single Origin CoffeeWashed Process

This washed lot from Yara Estate in Kiambu, Kenya delivers the bright structure and layered sweetness characteristic of the country’s finest coffees. Grown at 1,732 MASL in deep red loam soils, SL28, SL34 and Ruiru 11 cherries are handpicked at peak ripeness, carefully sorted, fermented and washed before slow drying on raised tables. The result is a clean, vibrant cup with juicy cranberry, lively lime acidity and smooth caramel sweetness, finishing with balance, clarity and a lingering sweetness.

Yara Estate was established in 1902 as a dairy estate, with coffee introduced in 1930. In 1971, the property was purchased by Gatatha Farmers Company, transforming the historic estate into a farmer-owned cooperative.

Located around 23 kilometres north of Nairobi in Kiambu, Yara spans approximately 640 acres of rolling highland terrain. Coffee and tea occupy the higher elevations, while lower areas support livestock feed and fish ponds. Five dams provide water for irrigation across the coffee fields. With rich red soils, reliable rainfall and generations of agricultural experience, Yara brings together the history of a traditional Kenyan estate with the stewardship of farmer ownership.