KENYA - Maguta Nitrogen Indigo

Origin Kenya

Variety SL28, SL34

Region Kirinyaga County

Process Natural

Roast Filter

Profile Cola, Blackberry, Grape

A highly expressive and unconventional Kenyan natural from Maguta Estate, produced from carefully selected SL28 and SL34 cherries harvested during the mid-season.

For this lot, only red, fully ripe cherries are selected before being placed in sealed tanks and flushed with nitrogen. The controlled environment allows the fermentation to develop slowly at cool temperatures, with carefully managed yeast activity, temperature and humidity.

After a short anaerobic fermentation, the cherries are removed and dried slowly in thick layers over 25–35 days, allowing the fruit character and sweetness to develop while maintaining a clean and structured cup.

The coffee receives an additional controlled drying stage at 28°C and 55% relative humidity, in a dark room equipped with red-light therapy.

The result is a deep, fruit-driven Kenyan natural with layers of mulberry, blackberry and blueberry, moving into black cherry and grape. Beneath the fruit, notes of cola, brown sugar and dark chocolate provide sweetness, depth and a long finish.