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sl-28 coffees

sl-28 is a kenyan coffee variety that punches way above its weight for sweetness and acidity, and once you taste it you'll understand why roasters keep coming back to it. we have 7 sl-28 coffees from 6 roasters in our index right now.

quick profile· from our live index

coffees listed: 53
roasters: 36
common flavour: grapefruit, honey, honeycomb, stone fruit
common regions: nyeri, kirinyaga, west valley, embu
price range: $14 – $375

what is sl-28 coffee?

sl-28 is a variety selected by scott laboratories in kenya during the 1930s, bred for drought resistance but ultimately celebrated for the cup. it's one of the varieties that put kenyan coffee on the specialty map, and it's still the benchmark a lot of roasters and buyers measure other african lots against.

what does sl-28 coffee taste like?

caramel, grapefruit, and honey show up constantly across the sl-28 coffees in our index, often alongside honeycomb, stone fruit, and sugar cane. the balance between bright citrus acidity and deep syrupy sweetness is what makes it memorable. it's not a subtle cup, and that's exactly the point.

why does sl-28 coffee matter?

sl-28 helped define what high-end kenyan coffee can be, and it still sets the standard. in a market full of newer varieties chasing novelty, sl-28 keeps proving that consistency and character matter. specialty roasters seek it out specifically because it reliably produces something distinctive rather than just acceptable.

what should you look for in sl-28 coffee?

the sl-28 coffees we're seeing come from murang'a and kirinyaga, two kenyan regions with the altitude and red volcanic soils that let the variety fully express itself. if you're buying, look for those origins on the bag. single-farm or washing-station-specific lots are usually where you'll find the most defined fruit and sweetness.

sl-28 coffees

quick profile· from our live index

what is sl-28 coffee?

what does sl-28 coffee taste like?

why does sl-28 coffee matter?

what should you look for in sl-28 coffee?

Kenya - Gakuyu-ini PB #016

Colombia | Augusto Ortega

Kenya | Gititu AA

Gititu

Kenya Kongocho - Traditional Washed

Kenya Thunguri - Natural

Small Talk

Kegwa AA

Gachatha

Kiamugumo

Kathakwa

Gititu

Sidra Prime

Gachika AB

Muburi AB

Muburi AB - Bulk Green

Gitare AB

Gitare AB - Bulk Green

精選北歐生豆商<br>Nordic Approach<br>肯亞AA <br>岡多處理廠<br>KENYA<br>AA Gondo<br>Batian SL-28 SL-34 Ruiru11<br> 水洗處理<br> 220克裝 淺烘焙

AA Thiririka - Kenya

SL28 - Colombia

Harambee – Kenia (CUC 2026)

Edelweiss SL28

Don Sabino Costa Rica Natural

UGANDA Sipi Falls - ORGANIC

Allan Oviedo

Kenya

Wahundura, Kenya

COSTA RICA LA GALERA MICROLOT

COSTA RICA LA GALERA MICROLOT - WHOLESALE

Single Origin - Kenya AA Lenana - Specialty Coffee

Kenya Gaturiri

Winter Solstice - Seasonal Coffee

Kenya AB Honey Bush Medium Roast

Kenya AB Baragwi Mushagara Medium Roast

Singles Club - Valentines Day 2025

Kenya Karii AB | Wholesale | Cola, Currants, Papaya

Uganda African Moon

La Isla SL28 natural

La Isla Catigua

Supernova

El Salvador La Reforma

Kagumoini / Washed / Kenya / 250g

Finca El Injerto SL-28 Washed

Kenya - Busaara Anaerobic

Privam – Kenya

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sl-28 coffees

quick profile· from our live index

what is sl-28 coffee?

what does sl-28 coffee taste like?

why does sl-28 coffee matter?

what should you look for in sl-28 coffee?

Kenya - Gakuyu-ini PB #016

Colombia | Augusto Ortega

Kenya | Gititu AA

Gititu

Kenya Kongocho - Traditional Washed

Kenya Thunguri - Natural

Small Talk

Kegwa AA

Gachatha

Kiamugumo

Kathakwa

Gititu

Sidra Prime

Gachika AB

Muburi AB

Muburi AB - Bulk Green

精選北歐生豆商<br>Nordic Approach<br>肯亞AA <br>岡多處理廠<br>KENYA<br>AA Gondo<br>Batian SL-28 SL-34 Ruiru11<br> 水洗處理<br> 220克裝淺烘焙

精選北歐生豆商<br>Nordic Approach<br>肯亞AA <br>岡多處理廠<br>KENYA<br>AA Gondo<br>Batian SL-28 SL-34 Ruiru11<br> 水洗處理<br> 220克裝淺烘焙