Bnivaans Estate AA

It’s our pleasure to present our first Kenyan offering from the 2026 harvest, the Bnivaans Estate. Bnivaans Estate is owned by James Kungu Kariuki, aka Bob, a nickname he got from schoolmates and still goes by today. The farm is located just east of Gitwe in the Gatundu South Sub-County, and Ndarugo Ward of Kiambu County, one of the best coffee-growing regions in Kenya.

At Bnivaans Estate, he primarily grows Batian, Ruiru 11, and SL varieties on his 17 hectares of land. By purchasing land over time, he has increased his farm in size by about 40%. Bnivaans Estate lies in the coffee-tea transition zone close to the Aberdare range. Soils are red volcanic and well-drained; therefore, the climate is ideal for coffee production with reliable bimodal rainfall and a temperature range of 14-26 C. The long rains fall between March and May, while the short rains come between October and December.

This lot from Bnivaans Estate is a beautiful expression of the classic Kenya flavour profile that is so cherished and loved by the Specialty Coffee industry. Big bodied and with big upfront acidity, this washed coffee tastes of ruby grapefruit, black currant and brown sugar. Dialled in exclusively as a tasty filter roast by our roasting team, we’re so thrilled to present this coffee to our customers.