Release No. 09· August 2026

Citrus Bloom | Kenya.

SL.OW|Kiambu County, Kenya

Orange
Mandarin
Yuzu
Jasmine

Citrus Bloom comes from the Githembe Coffee Factory in Kiambu County, around 47 kilometres northwest of Nairobi, where the Thirika Farmers Co-operative Society grows coffee at roughly 1,800 metres on rich red volcanic soils under Grevillea shade trees.

Following harvest, cherries are meticulously hand-sorted and slowly sun-dried on raised tables — a careful AB-grade preparation that preserves the bold, classic character of Kenyan coffee.

Bright, vibrant and beautifully aromatic: sweet orange and juicy mandarin up front, a lively hit of yuzu bringing fresh citrus clarity, and delicate jasmine florals carrying through a clean, elegant finish.

Producer: Githembe Coffee Factory
Farm: Thirika Farmers Co-operative Society
Region: Kiambu County
Variety: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian
Altitude: 1,800 masl
Process: Washed (AB)
Roast: Light

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Citrus Bloom | Kenya

$34.99

The producerChapter 06

SL.OWKiambu County, KenyaWashed (AB)Latest release

Chapter 01 · The Producer

A washed AB from the Githembe Coffee Factory, in the hills northwest of Nairobi.

Located in Kiambu County, around 47 kilometres northwest of Nairobi, the Githembe Coffee Factory operates under the Thirika Farmers Co-operative Society. Sitting at approximately 1,800 metres above sea level, the factory supports a vibrant coffee-growing community where coffee plays an important role in local employment, education and infrastructure. Coffee trees thrive beneath Grevillea and indigenous shade trees in rich red volcanic soils. Following harvest, the coffee undergoes meticulous preparation before being slowly sun-dried on tables — a careful process that preserves the quality of the bold AB-grade beans and highlights the classic character of Kenya's celebrated varieties.

Githembe Coffee Factory · Kiambu, Kenya

In the cup

Orange and mandarin up front, a lively yuzu hit, jasmine florals through the finish.

Orange
Mandarin
Yuzu
Jasmine

II · In the Cup

Sweet orange, juicy mandarin, a jasmine-laced finish.

This washed Kenyan opens with sweet orange and juicy mandarin before a lively hit of yuzu brings fresh citrus clarity. Delicate jasmine florals carry through the cup, creating a clean, elegant finish. Light, expressive and wonderfully refined — the clarity and vibrancy we love in Kenyan coffee.

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What our customers say

4.8 / 5

Across all our coffees · 195 reviews

★★★★★

Lush oranges and fresh tangy finish, high quality and well worth the extra dosh x

Verified buyer

★★★★

FABULOUS packaging, would make a great gift. A nice mid-morning coffee, after getting morning tasks out the way and assessing what comes next.

Verified buyer

★★★★★

SO yummy - especially in my daily iced coffee! Started with 200g bag and have gone back for 1kg now! :)

AlexandraSticky Fingers | Brazil

★★★★★

Delivery was quick, price was good, especially postage. Filters worked well, as usual. Bill

BillHario V60 Papers

★★★★★

Super nice intro to the espresso program, lighter brew. Nice undertones. Would recommend if it’s your first bag of the program

CampbellCustard Slice | Brazil

★★★★★

Very interesting brew, I can definitely smell and taste the strawberry component with a pleasant chocolate powdery finish, extremely drinkable.

Verified buyerStrawberries and Cream | Ethiopia

★★★★★

This is a fantastic coffee. Very fruit forward, tastes like cherry Starburst. Great as a filter coffee, but if you like adventurous espresso, this makes for an interesting cortado.

LoganStarburst Soda | Colombia

★★★★★