Release No. 10· August 2026

Lemonade Stand | Kenya.

SL.OW|Kirinyaga County, Kenya

Sparkling Lemonade
Yuzu
Rhubarb
Peach

Lemonade Stand is grown by the Rungeto Farmers Co-operative Society and processed at their Karimikui Factory in Kirinyaga County, where around 600 smallholder farmers cultivate coffee across the fertile red volcanic slopes of Mount Kenya at 1,600–1,750 metres.

Quality begins with careful hand-sorting before the cherries are pulped and fermented overnight. The coffee is then washed, graded by density, soaked, and slowly sun-dried on raised African beds for 7 to 15 days to ensure even moisture and preserve quality.

Bright, sparkling and beautifully expressive — lively sweetness of sparkling lemonade over fresh yuzu, a crisp rhubarb edge, and soft peach rounding out the cup with delicate fruit sweetness. Refreshing, clean and effortlessly vibrant.

Producer: Karimikui Factory
Farm: Rungeto Farmers Co-operative Society
Region: Kirinyaga County
Variety: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian
Altitude: 1,600–1,750 masl
Process: Washed (AB)
Roast: Light

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200g — $29.99per unit

1kg — $132.99Save 11%

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Proudly roasted in New Zealand.

Best enjoyed 6–8 weeks post roast date.

Complimentary DHL Express on orders over $200.

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Where this batch is in its resting cycle

Perfectly good to drink anytime — this is just our guide to getting the most from it.

Why we suggest resting coffee

For many years we were taught that fresh is best for coffee. That's no longer the case, in fact it is the opposite. We're big advocates of letting coffee rest and age, much like we're used to doing with wine, but over a shorter span than your 2014 Pinot Noir. With espresso, after 2 weeks the coffee really starts to open up, and keeps going; we've drunk espresso 8 weeks off roast and it's tasted great. For filter, 6–8 weeks is when we see it come into a league of its own — honestly, we've equally been drinking it over 4 months off roast and tasting its best. This isn't to say you can't drink our coffee whenever — we love drinking a coffee through its ageing cycle to watch it open up.

Lemonade Stand | Kenya

$29.99

The producerChapter 07

SL.OWKirinyaga County, KenyaWashed (AB)Latest release

Chapter 01 · The Producer

A washed AB from the Karimikui Factory, on the slopes of Mount Kenya.

Established in 1997, the Karimikui Factory is operated by the Rungeto Farmers Co-operative Society in Kirinyaga County. Named after a local tree species, the factory works with approximately 600 smallholder farmers cultivating coffee across the fertile red volcanic slopes of Mount Kenya. Farmers throughout the Ngariama area grow coffee alongside bananas, maize, Macadamia and Grevillea trees, creating diverse and balanced growing environments. At elevations between 1,600 and 1,750 metres, the region's cool temperatures and steady rainfall encourage slow cherry maturation and exceptional cup clarity.

Karimikui Factory · Kirinyaga, Kenya

In the cup

Sparkling lemonade over yuzu, a crisp rhubarb edge, soft peach sweetness to finish.

Sparkling Lemonade
Yuzu
Rhubarb
Peach

II · In the Cup

Sparkling lemonade, fresh yuzu, a soft peach finish.

Lemonade Stand opens with the lively sweetness of sparkling lemonade before fresh yuzu brings a crisp citrus edge. Juicy rhubarb adds a vibrant tang, while soft peach rounds out the cup with delicate fruit sweetness. Refreshing, clean and effortlessly vibrant — lively from the first sip to the last.

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What our customers say

4.8 / 5

Across all our coffees · 195 reviews

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

Verified buyerCitrus Bloom | Kenya

★★★★★

Love it so much as a cortado, haven't tried it yet as a pour over.

LoganUltra Violet | Colombia

★★★★★

it was delicious. the chocolate after tasted really good

JasonStudio Blend

★★★★★

Hard to find good filter roast decaf in NZ, this is definetely the great quialy coffee I could find in NZ.

WeiOrange Sunset | Colombian Decaf

★★★★★

One of the best co ferments I have tried. Very good coffee, full flavour, mild/medium acidity. And you can really taste the watermelon. This is my weekend treat now. Thank you.

AlexWatermelon Sugar