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Kianderi

Kianderi

Tasting Notes: Blackcurrant | Rhubarb | Nectarine
Perfect For: A bright, juicy coffee perfect for filter brewing
All our coffees are roasted to work beautifully for all brewing methods, however some are especially well-suited to a particular brewing method.
Roast: Light ⓘ
Origin: Kenya
Producer: Kianderi washing station
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Roasted In Sussex

Our roastery is in Burgess Hill, West Sussex and all our coffee is roasted on our Loring Roaster.

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Brew Recipe

This coffee works well for all brew methods. 

Filter: Dose 15g-16g, water 250g. 
Espresso: Dose 18 gram to 40-42 gram yield over about 30 seconds. 

Visit our brew guides for more tips and suggestions.

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  • About Kianderi | Kenya

    Kenya produces some of our favourite coffees. They grow a unique set of varietals centred around SL28 that are known for producing coffees with bright, juicy flavour characteristics. We first visited the Kianderi co-operative in December 2016 and have been buying their coffee ever since. This is a stunning AA bean-size extended ferment microlot. After delivery, the cherry was pulped and dry fermented in tanks before being washed and graded in channels. Once the washing process was completed, the coffee was dried on raised tables.

    We love the bright, distinctive tasting notes that include blackcurrant, rhubarb and nectarine.

  • Coffee Info

    Tasting Notes: Blackcurrant | Rhubarb | Nectarine
    Processing Method: Washed
    Varietal: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 and Batian
    Importer: Horsham Coffee Roaster

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The Producer

Kianderi

Kianderi is a cooperative of coffee producers located in the Kirinyaga district south of mount Kenya. We've been buying coffee from them since 2016, and this year we had to purchase and import the coffee entirely ourselves, which presented a few interesting challenges!

Learn more about Kianderi

Coffee Origin

Kenya 🇰🇪

Kenyan coffee tends to showcase bright, juicy flavours with high acidity. The varietal, high altitude, volcanic soil, climate and processing are all key factors that contribute to the unique Kenyan flavours profile. Discover more about Kenya's history, processing methods and flavours on our Kenyan coffee guide.

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Processing Method

Extended Ferment Washed

The extended ferment-washed process is an evolution of the traditional method that prolongs the fermentation stage. By extending contact time between the bean and fruit sugars, producers develop deeper complexity and sweetness while retaining the signature clarity of a washed cup.

Coffee Varietal

SL28 and SL34

Both SL28 and SL34 were developed by Scott Laboratories in Kenya in the 1930s and 40s, selected for drought resistance and high yield. SL28, thought to have origins in a drought-resistant varietal from Tanganyika, is celebrated for its extraordinary cup quality – bold, complex, and bursting with blackcurrant acidity that has become the signature of Kenyan coffee. SL34, likely descended from Bourbon, shares many of those bright, winey characteristics and performs particularly well at high altitudes and in heavy rainfall. Together, they define the renowned Kenyan cup profile.

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H
H.C.
Excellent coffee

Bought from this plays for a few years, always buy here

H
H.
Kenyan coffee at its best

Outstanding coffee. Perfectly roasted. This is an excellent example of why Kenyan coffees are world-renowned - it is blackcurranty and fruity, with a rich depth that is classic to this style of coffee.

F
F.
Great tasting coffee

Coffee is very nice but I order my coffee to arrive 5 days before my previous coffee runs out this was roasted 5 days before I received it so a bit older than I would have liked it when having my first shot. If I had known this I would have ordered it the day before but I then read there is a seven day roasting window which means it could get roasted the same day and then wouldn't be ready to use.

But the coffee has a lovely taste and would definitely recommend it on that.

A
A.
Great coffee

Love this coffee!

C
C.T.
Kiandeti AB Kenya

Efficient delivery from Horsham. The coffee has good flavour. Would recommend.

J
J.S.
Love it

I love all the coffees that I’ve gotten from here. The grind is perfect for my coffee machine and comes out with a beautiful finish

R
R.
Fantastic

Bought twice, simply amazing

T
T.B.
Very satisfied

Coffee beans at there best

T
T.H.
Smashing Coffee

Lovely bright flavour and makes a beautiful V60 brew.

M
M.
great Kenya

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e
e.c.

Pretty good

J
J.F.
Excellent washed Kenyan

Just what you would expect from a great washed Kenyan. Loads of black fruit and good sweetness. A pleasure.

A
A.P.
Juicy & citrusy

Agree with other comments. I brew filter and it is a lovely fruity coffee, bright sour & sweet.

M
M.Y.
Truly delicious

One of the best coffees I’ve tasted. Fruity, citrusy, but with a great body too (I drink it as espresso.) Has become a favourite.

S
S.W.
Delicious!

Really loved this coffee. Super fruit flavours at the finish, with a great dark sugar note throughout. For me, it was a perfect balance between a complex/interesting tasting coffee, and one that you’d want to go back to on a daily basis.

A
A.S.

One of the best coffee beans I have purchased. First time buyer here and I will definitely be purchasing again.

C
C.Ş.
Excellent

I'm not that much of a coffee expert or enjoyer but it still managed to impress me with its characteristic aroma. Definitely recommend it.

D
D.

The coffee from HCR is always of high quality. I enjoy East African coffee and ordered this, together with an Ethiopian Beloya. They are both light and, in my opinion, fruity coffees which can be enjoyed at any time of the day. I have yet to be disappointed in a coffee from HCR and their delivery time from placing an order to receipt is excellent.

K
K.V.R.
Perfect every time

The coffee is always very good and the customer service is fantastic. I highly recommend this company. This Kenya option was very good, I will order again.

D
D.W.

The fruity flavours and notes are stunning with this variety

R
R.B.
Excellent

Lovely jammy and sweet notes on espresso. Great rhubarb aroma on aeropress.

P
P.S.
Simply perfect

I had doubts I was going to be able to pull a good shot with my reasonably priced espresso machine. Not so, this coffee makes the perfect flat white. Easy to find the right grind (a little courser than some). I shall be back for more.

D
D.
My favourite so far

I always favour Kenyan coffee, don't know why; I'm sure a coffee guru could tell me. This particular one is the best I've ever tasted: kind of sweet but not, different flavour to the typical house blends I buy. To be fair to I've got a lot better at brewing the stuff than before but I still rate this top of my list.

J
J.S.
Unique flavour

I really enjoyed drinking this coffee using Aeropress.

M
M.E.

Kenya - Kianderi AA Washed

H
H.W.
Black gold

Horsham coffee is a life saver - love it love it!

N
N.R.
Complex delicious coffee

This coffee has an amazing depth of flavour in espresso form - especially when combined with steamed oat milk. New favourite :)

W
W.S.

Great coffee

N
N.W.
Impressive coffee

Very strong juicy blackcurrant and brown sugar of this coffee bean as mentioned on the label - it refills a lively vibe of mine for staring new day. Love it!

G
G.O.
Great coffee everytime

I have used Horsham Coffee Roasters for the last 2 years and have been happy with every bag of beans I’ve purchased.

E
E.S.

Perfecto

J
J.D.
Superb morning wake up call

I’ve come to rely on Horsham Coffee Roaster to provide me with a wonderful variety of coffee flavours and sensations. This Kenyan coffee stands out as really refreshing and satisfying, with a smooth, velvety finish. It’s given me a whole new reason to get up in the morning!

R
R.A.
Kenya is always sweet

Very Good coffee, beans size are huge !
Not similar to old lot of SL28, however it is very balanced cup of coffee with obvious acidity flavor.